Our Stories

Our mission is to walk beside them on the path to healing

Because true freedom begins when silence ends.

Built by Survivors, for Survivors

Most people associated with DSL are survivors of sexual abuse. Our founder and VP, Kimberley, used her experience to drive her forward to create DSL. She, like so many at DSL, know the impact abuse hass on a child, and an adult. We all also know that freedom is possible, and DSL will do everything we can to help any survivor who seek it.

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Survivors are coming forward every week—help us be there when they do. Your donation gives safety, support, and hope to those wanting to break the silence.

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Our Stories

At the heart of Del Silencio a la Libertad are the voices of those who once had none.

Our series of three powerful testimonial videos shares the personal journeys of survivors of child sexual abuse—stories of pain, resilience, and the courageous choice to speak out. While these are just a few among countless others, they reflect the deep and lasting impact abuse can have—and the unbreakable strength it takes to reclaim your voice. These testimonies are not just stories; they are beacons of hope for anyone still trapped in silence. If you are suffering now, or have suffered in the past, know this: you are not alone, and there is a way out of the darkness.

Abused By Close Relatives

Watch the story of our founder and VP, Kimberley, explain her story of sexual abuse as a child, and as an adult. Kim is an amazing example of how these terrible events can be turned into positives, leading DSL forward.

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Abused By Family Friend

Watch the personal story of Tony, one of our board members, who was abused at the age of 8, and for many years thereafter. He was unable to talk about it until he was 30.

Abused By Uncle-In-Law

Watch another close person in our organization talk about his expereince with a trusted family member and the trouble he had given he had to exist around his abuser for years to come – a common experience for many.

DSL meet survivors who are coming forward every week. We support every person, regardless of sex, nationality, race, or religious background. DSL is fully privately funded and we need your help to continue.

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Our Team

James Stephenson

President

Kimberley Chavez

Vice-President

Georgina Chaves Gonzalez

Secretary

Tatiana Chacon Zuñiga

Fiscal

Juan Venegas Navarro

Treasurer

Ericka Ballestero Arias

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Together, We Rise

Our Mission

Ending child sexual abuse through prevention, protection, justice, and lifelong support for survivors.

Our Impact

Changing lives through prevention education, emergency shelter, legal aid, and holistic survivor support

Our Goals

Expanding training, reaching schools, and building a model community of safety, justice, and healing.

Our Resources

Tools to recognize abuse, report it safely, and support survivors with compassion and confidence.

Survivors are coming forward every week—help us be there when they do. Your donation gives safety, support, and hope to those wanting to break the silence.

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+506 8749 0040

info@dsl.cr

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