FAQ

You can begin by communicating with someone who can help you. You could email us for help, contact a local counselor, find an on line survivors group, or contact law enforcement if the victim - whether it is you or someone else- is under 18 years of age. Do not believe the lie that no one cares or understands. Squelch the fear and reach out. We are here for you.

If you have already reached out to your family and they did not believe you, you must understand that there are those who are willing to listen and will believe you. Often, it is extremely hard for family members to process this type of abuse. Don't be afraid. Reach out to us or another counselor. There are many who will believe and reach out to you.

Unless you have been told, directly, by a victim, that there is abuse going on, you must be extremely careful here. You can research the laws in your state concerning sexual abuse and assault and also check to see if the would-be perpetrator has a criminal background or if he or she is a registered sex offender in any state. After this information is gathered, move ahead accordingly.

Once again, you must be very careful. Often, approaching a victim, who has been abused in the past or is currently being abused, is a tedious process. The abused must be ready to talk. We cannot force this on them. Forcing them to talk can shut them down and bring extreme fear.

IF the individual is under the age of 18, you should contact local authorities. Allow them to do their jobs, investigating the situation.

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