Mission
We believe that protecting children from sexual abuse is a responsibility that rests with adults. By providing education and training, we aim to empower adults with the knowledge and confidence they need to take action and create a safer world for children.
Background
TALK Hong Kong began in 2019 as a peer support group, built on the belief that no one should face the trauma of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) alone. In 2023, we became an official charity, dedicated to creating a safer future for children.
Through research, public awareness, and prevention training, we strive to shed light on the devastating impact of CSA and empower communities to prevent it.
We are not affiliated with any religious or government organisation.
TALK Hong Kong Limited is a registered charity (S88 91/19231)
Why we exist and what we’re doing
Our Strategy 2025-2026
With your support, we can drive the research, education, and awareness necessary to combat this pressing public health crisis. I invite you to invest in a safer future for Hong Kong’s children.
Board of Directors
Taura Edgar
Taura Edgar is the founder and Board Chairperson of TALK Hong Kong, a non-profit organisation dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and supporting survivors. As a leading expert on this critical issue, Taura’s work has been instrumental in bringing greater awareness and evidence-based responses to the widespread problem of child sexual abuse in Hong Kong.
Through TALK Hong Kong, Taura has spearheaded groundbreaking research on the magnitude of child sexual abuse, empowered survivors, and advocated for systemic change to better protect children. Her deep expertise, unwavering commitment, and innovative approach make Taura a crucial voice driving progress in the fight against child sexual abuse in Hong Kong.
Martin Law
Seasoned finance executive, board director and qualified accountant with 30 years of leadership across financial institutions, listed corporates, consultancy and high‑growth biotech and healthcare ventures. Martin has held CFO and related senior roles spanning finance, treasury, M&A, compliance, corporate governance and investor relations, and increasingly applies AI in finance and risk management.
He also serves in Rotary and Scout leadership and remains actively engaged in philanthropy and community service in the region.
Iris Deng
Iris is an accomplished legal executive and founder of Ellis Consulting, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience across multinationals, including Colgate-Palmolive, Reckitt, and Uber. Qualified in PRC Law with a Master of Laws in US Law, she specialises in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and cross-border commercial strategy across Asia.
Having previously served on the Board of the Association of Corporate Counsel Hong Kong (ACCHK), where she contributed to pro bono and social advocacy initiatives, Iris brings her extensive governance and legal expertise to TALK Hong Kong. Her focus is on strengthening internal controls, overseeing compliance frameworks, and supporting the organisation’s mission to prevent child sexual abuse.
Hah Kean
Jill Marshall
Jill is a survivor of sexual assault as a young adult. Jill is an advocate for the healing powers of sharing her story with others – for both herself and other survivors. She runs a hub for wellness called Pause Studio where she is a highly respected and dynamic Movement Specialist with over 16 years’ experience as a Pilates, Yoga and Nia instructor.
She joins us to lead female support groups for those who experienced sexual assault as adults and brings with her empathy and great experience in leading groups!
Darcy Davison-Roberts
Darcy Davison-Roberts is a dedicated senior lecturer at The University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Law and an accomplished practicing lawyer. With expertise in Child Protection Law, Equality and Human Rights, and Public Interest Litigation, Darcy has been actively involved in advocating for legislative changes regarding sexual offenses in Hong Kong. Her extensive experience working with young adults, children, and legal clients has given her a deep understanding of the gaps in the system.
Darcy’s passion for protecting children and promoting justice makes her a valuable asset to TALK Hong Kong in their mission to support survivors of child sexual abuse and prevent future incidents.
Shirralee Sisson
Shirralee is a mental health professional with over 28 years’ experience. She began as a probation officer in the UK and has worked in prisons and probation teams with people who offended against children and with sexual and violent offences, as well as supporting victims, families, safeguarding, and preparing parole and court reports. Having lived and worked internationally, including 10+ years in Hong Kong, she founded Positive Wellbeing Limited to deliver mental health and wellbeing courses across the Asia‑Pacific.
Shirralee is committed to TALK’s work tackling child sexual abuse in Hong Kong.
Chelsea Perino
Blending two decades of leadership in branding and flexible workplace strategy with a passion for storytelling and innovation, she helps organisations future-proof their people and brands. Her consulting work spans marketing and communication strategies, culture transformation, AI integration and leadership development — all with a focus on helping humans and businesses thrive in an age of rapid technological evolution.
She is also Co-Head of the Urban Land Institute’s Women In Leadership Initiative and Co-Chair of the American Chamber of Commerce’s Women of Influence committee.
Advisors
Our advisors bring their experience and resources to the issues of child sexual abuse. They provide advice to TALK on a range of topics including policy, research, mental health, ethics and legal matters.
Jaap Marsman, MSc
Jaap is an international educator and researcher with over 20 years of experience in the sector, specialising in safeguarding, child protection, and student wellbeing. He is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) and advocates for a research-informed, strengths-based approach to support systems in schools.
Currently based in Hong Kong, Jaap is a member of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (ISPCAN) and a certified trainer for the Safer Recruitment Consortium. His research interests centre on the intersection of international child protection, mental health, and student support. As Advisor for Research & Education, Jaap brings his extensive academic and practical expertise to TALK Hong Kong, helping to underpin the organisation’s mission with robust, evidence-based insights.
Josephine Tong
I am a social worker with a background in counselling and have worked with survivors of traumatic experiences in my career and continue to be passionate in serving and supporting this population.
Dr. Gabrielle K. Tüscher
Dr Tüscher has dedicated her extensive clinical training and professional expertise to treating individuals impacted by the 2 most stigmatised of diagnostics – eating disorders (all forms) and trauma (sexual, childhood and other forms). She remains passionate in providing survivors with a voice, and a path to acceptance and true recovery.
Dr. Ken Fung, PsyD, MAPS, FCCLP
Ken is a clinical psychologist and relationship and trauma therapist committed to helping individuals and couples with different cognitive, emotion, sensation, relationship and communication problems resulting from unfortunate, stressful and traumatic events.
Beth Jones
Formerly Risk & Investigations at FTI Consulting.
Why we’re called TALK
In my own process the act of talking about my experiences helps me move through them and understand my own mind better. It has also helped some of my friends and family open conversations about abuse themselves. It motivates me to think that the more we talk about abuse constructively, the more chances we have of stopping the repeating patterns of abuse and heal the after effects. – Taura
TALK looks to open the topic in society so that we can also move forward from silence to action.
Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach … It is not given to us to know which acts or by whom, will cause the critical mass to tip toward an enduring good … One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul.
CLARISSA PINKOLA ESTES