What should I do?
If you or someone is in danger or needs immediate assistance, please call 911 or local emergency services.
If you are being physically abused, sexually abused, neglected, or exploited, immediately make a call to the Department of Child Services (DCS) 24-hour Hotline at 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445)
As a child, you have the right to protect your body. You have the right to tell a trusted adult if someone is hurting you.
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Someone is touching you (with their hands, mouth or their privates) on your body or private areas (bottom, vagina, breasts or penis) either above your clothes or under.
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Someone is making you touch them (with your hands, mouth, or privates) on ANY part of their body, above their clothes or under.
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An adult or older child is showing you pictures or videos of naked people or people having sex.
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An adult or older child is taking pictures of you with no clothes on or pictures of your private parts.
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An adult hurts you in a way that leaves bruises, marks, or burns on your body.
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These things are NOT your Fault!
Tell a trusted adult and report it.
Watch the videos to know how to tell a trusted adult. If you do not know a trusted adult, you can call 1-888-767-2445.
Tell a Trusted Adult
Secrets
Tell a Trusted Adult
I was afraid to tell