Youth Yellow Pages: Rape & Sexual Abuse
“I didn't want to have sex with my boyfriend and he knew that, but I didn't want to hurt him emotionally or physically so I didn't stop him. Would you call that rape?” - 16 year old
VICTIMS NEED:
- To see a doctor right away.
- To have people to talk with about feelings... people who are willing to listen for as long as it takes.
Don’t be afraid to call for help no matter who assaulted you — even if it is a family member. The numbers listed below can connect you to someone who’ll listen. Sexual Abuse (See also Child Abuse) Rape is a violent assault on your body, mind and spirit. Sexual abuse is the same thing, but often continues over long periods of time, with the abuser convincing the victim to keep the secret. If you are being touched by a family member, date, teacher, adult friend, or someone else, and it makes you uncomfortable, unhappy, confused or depressed...If you are having sex with someone and you don’t want to continue, but are afraid of what will happen if you say no or tell anyone, you may be the victim of sexual abuse. Victims of sexual abuse need exactly what rape victims need, listed above.
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT. You did not cause this to happen. You DON’T have to keep this secret anymore. If this is happening now or has happened in the past, talking to someone you trust will help you more than you can guess.
Even though you may have mixed feelings about the other person involved, even though you may be afraid to tell anyone about this, try to find someone you trust to talk to. Talking can help you sort out your feelings; it will help you feel less alone; and it will help you find ways to begin to heal the hurt.
RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE
Rape Hotlines (All lines are open 24 hrs.)
Asian languages spoken. www.cpaf.info
Center for Pacific Asian Family, Inc...................... 323-653-4042
M-F 9am-5pm. www.cpaf.info
24-hour Crisis Hotline (800) 339-3940
Counseling services offered to children and teens who have been victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Rape Prevention and Domestic Violence Education is offered to high schools and other community organizations.
East L.A. Rape Hotline........................................... 800-585-6231
M-F 9am-6pm; 24-hour Hotline for Rape and Battery
FREE short term peer counseling (10 weeks).
Community education. Bilingual.
Family Stress Center............................................. 818-830-0200
M-Th 8:30am-7pm; F 8:30am-5:30pm www.childguidance.org
24 hr emergency number: (818) 993-9311
Extensive services, counseling and treatment provided where child abuse, sexual abuse, neglect or domestic violence has occurred or there is risk of occurring. Serves San Fernando Valley. Sliding fees. Spanish spoken. Accepts MediCal and health insurance.
Los Angeles Rape and Battery Hotline ................. 800-656-4673
24 hours www.rainn.org
Telephone counseling, victim advocation, referrals.
Peace Over Violence.............................................. 213-955-9090
M-F 9am-5pm by appointment; www.peaceoverviolence.org
and 24 hours hotline
Hotline: (323) 626-3393
Los Angeles County: (310) 392-8381
West San Gabriel Valley: (626) 793-3385
Counseling for dating violence, rape survivors, child abuse. Phone counseling and referrals. Self-defense classes and teen abuse prevention.
Project Sister.......................................................... 909-626-4357
M-F 9am-5pm; 24 hours hotline www.projectsister.org
Hotline: (909) 626-4155
Crisis and prevention services. Incest survivor groups, teen groups, and self-protection.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest
National Network)................................................. 800-656-4673
24 hours www.rainn.org
Free and confidential. Connects caller to nearest service.
Rape Hotlines - All lines are open 24 hours.
Rape Treatment Center @ Santa Monica.............. 310-319-4000
Press 3 for Rape Center.
Victims of Crime Resource Center........................ 800-842-8467
M-F 8am-6pm www.1800victims.org
Information regarding victims' rights and what to expect while going through the court system. Confidential referrals for counseling. Spanish services available. FREE.
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