The types of abuse:

Sexual abuse — any unwanted sexual behavior forced on another https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Physical abuse — any intentional act that causes injury to another person https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/adult-physical-abuse/what-is-physical-abuse

Psychological abuse — “any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilization, or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth.”

https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/emotional-psychological-abuse/psychological-abuse-definition-signs-and-symptoms

Hotlines to contact:

Call: 1-866-331-9474

Text: ‘loveis’ to 22522

Visit: www.loveisrespect.org to talk to someone online 24/7/365

People to talk to:

• Guidance counselor
• Family
• Trusted friends
• Trusted adult
• Coach
• Teacher
• School nurse
• School CARE team

Other useful resources:

Do Something

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Love is Respect