As child sexual abuse is a complicated issue with a host of physical, psychological, and social consequences, the approach required to address it needed to be multifaceted as well. Not one organization could provide all the needs that a victim and her family have, so Stairway ensures that partnerships are made with organizations that could be tapped to offer their particular expertise to help the child. Partnerships with networks are sought so as to reach a greater number of organizations, and consequently, a wider geographical area to be covered.