“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. Rape is a violent assault on your body, mind and spirit. Sexual Abuse (See also Child 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 HOTLINES

All lines are open 24 hrs.

800-339-3940Asian Rape Crisis Hotline

Asian languages spoken.
Website: www.cpaf.info

323-653-4042Center for Pacific Asian Family, Inc

M-F 9am-5pm.
Website: 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.

800-585-6231East L.A. Rape Hotline

M-F 9am-6pm; 24-hour Hotline for Rape and Battery
FREE short term peer counseling (10 weeks).
Community education. Bilingual.

818-993-9311Family Stress Center

M-Th 8:30am-7pm; F 8:30am-5:30pm
Website: 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.

800-656-4673Los Angeles Rape and Battery Hotline

24 hours
Website: www.rainn.org
Telephone counseling, victim advocation, referrals.

M.A.M.A’s House

Website: www.mamahelpme.org
A private online community for victims of domestic violence. All services are free including relocation if you qualify.

866-331-9474National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline

24 hours
TTY: 866-331-8453
Website: www.loveisrespect.org
Counseling for dating violence. Online chat also available on website.

213-626-3393Peace Over Violence

M-F 9am-5pm by appointment
Website: www.peaceoverviolence.org
24 hour hotline: (213) 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.

909-626-4357Project Sister

M-F 9am-5pm; 24 hours hotline
Website: www.projectsister.org
Additional Hotline: (909) 626-4155
Sexual assault and incest survivor crisis services. Provides information about medical attention, reporting the assault, advocacy, personal counseling, self defense, support groups and teen/young adult education on prevention.

800-656-4673RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)

24 hours
Website: www.rainn.org
Hotline is (800)656-HOPE
Free and confidential. Connects caller to nearest service.
Rape Hotlines – All lines are open 24 hours.

Rape Hotlines

All hotlines are open 24 hours.
E. Los Angeles (bilingual) 800-585-6231, LA 310-392-8381, Pasadena 626-793-3385, SF Valley (bilingual) 818-886-0453, Asian (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese) 323-653-4042, E. San Gabriel Valley (bilingual) 909-626-4357.

310-319-4000Rape Treatment Center @ Santa Monica

Website: www.911rape.org
Press 3 for Rape Center.

818-886-0453Valley Trauma Center

24 hour hotline
24 hour crisis hotline in Santa Clarita 661-253-0258
Website: www.csun.edu/vtc
For sexual assault victims in San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley. Will accompany to hospitals, police, or court. Counseling available to victim, significant others, and family of rape and domestic abuse.

800-842-8467Victims of Crime Resource Center

M-F 8am-6pm
Website: 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.