Whether you are a parent, professor, administrator, or student—you can make a difference in someone’s life by noticing the warning signs of sexual assault and abusive relationships.
It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone tells you they’ve been sexually assaulted, especially if they are a friend or family member.
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, and it’s not the only crime that can occur on a college campus. We can all take steps to increase safety on college campuses.
A perpetrator can have any relationship to a victim, and that includes the role of an intimate partner.
Every 9 minutes, government authorities respond to another report of child sexual abuse. Learning the warning signs of child sexual abuse is often the first step to protecting a child who is in danger.
If you are concerned that a child is a victim of abuse, you may not be sure what to do or how to respond.
There is no foolproof way to protect children from sexual abuse, but there are steps you can take to reduce this risk.
When a perpetrator intentionally harms a minor physically, psychologically, sexually, or by acts of neglect, the crime is known as child abuse.
If you are involved in the lives of adolescents, you can learn to recognize warning signs that a teen has been sexually assaulted or abused.
Conversations about sexual assault can be a part of the safety conversations you’re already having, like knowing when to speak up, how to take care of friends, and listening to your gut.
There are many ways that you can help a friend or family member who has been affected by sexual violence.
There are steps you can take to evaluate caregivers, such as babysitters or nursing homes, to reduce the risk of something happening to your loved one.
As the number of older adults in America increases, it will become all the more important to be aware of the warning signs of elder abuse.
If you suspect or know that your child has acted inappropriately or hurt another child, it is imperative that you take steps to ensure the safety of others.
Regardless of how the law defines incest, unwanted sexual contact from a family member can have a lasting effect on the survivor.
Many perpetrators of sexual abuse are in a position of trust or responsible for the child’s care, such as a family member, teacher, clergy member, coach, or other children such as older siblings.
It’s important to find a way to manage your feelings, so you can focus on creating a safe environment for your child that is free from harm, judgment, and blame.