Online Resource Guide to Abuse Help
Teens can be victims of many different kinds of abuse, all of which may require professional counseling to help the victim restore their mental health. Teens may be sexually, emotionally, or physically abused by parental figures, but teens can also suffer abuse at the hands of their dating partners. Teens may also be the victims of bullying and cyberbullying. Sometimes, abuse can be difficult to recognize because no one wants to think that someone they care about or who is supposed to care about them would be an abuser. If something feels off about a relationship, it’s important to understand what constitutes abuse and to get help immediately. The most important thing to remember if you are being abused is that the abuse is not your fault and you are worth helping.
If you’re not sure that what you or someone you care about is experiencing is abuse, read here about the different types of abuse, what constitutes abuse, and what you can do about it.
This site defines abuse, who can be an abuser, and different kinds of abuse.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has trained advocates available to provide counseling online via chat or by telephone 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Many relationships start out seeming normal, but things sometimes change. Learn the warning signs of a potentially abusive relationship to avoid dangerous and unhealthy situations.
Loveisrespect is an organization dedicated to teaching young people about healthy relationships so that they can avoid abusive relationships or end an unhealthy relationship they may already be involved in.
Helpguide.org provides information about recognizing and dealing with different kinds of abuse, including bullying, child abuse, and child neglect.
Locate a domestic shelter in your area and read informative articles about help available to abuse survivors.
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Get help with domestic abuse or get involved in the fight to end domestic abuse by helping to advocate for a change in the attitudes in society that lead to violence and abusive situations.
Men can also be victims of abuse. Read about how our society pressures men not to seek help when they are in abusive situations, and find resources for help.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline provides help to at-risk children, parents seeking help, and people who suspect the abuse of a child.
Learn how men who are being abused can get help and what makes it hard for men to leave an abusive relationship.
RAINN, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, provides assistance to those who have been victims of a sexual assault.
The American Psychological Association offers tips for recovering your mental health following sexual abuse as well as information about getting help.
The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness provides education and resources regarding abusive relationships.
Read common myths about domestic violence and facts that debunk the myths.
LGBTQ Relationships
Learn about LGBTQ terms, obstacles to LGBTQ people getting help for abuse, and what to look for in a healthy LGBTQ relationship.
Find out what date rape is, how to protect yourself, and how to get help if you’ve been a victim of a date rape.
The Cleveland Clinic provides information about date rape and its effects on victims.
Dosomething.org offers a list of facts about bullying and a hotline where victims can get counseling.
Bullying Statistics
Get information about how often bullying occurs, who it happens to, and the effects of bullying.
Learn strategies for dealing with bullies and how to help others who are being bullied.
Psychological Abuse (PDF)
Find out what psychological abuse is, why it matters, and how you can get help.
Read about the effects of abuse and how therapy can help survivors to regain their mental health.
This page provides a definition of cyberbullying as well as information about its effects and legal issues.
Are you being bullied online? This page provides information about dealing with instances of cyberbullying and how to report them.
Stalking is a form of abuse that can affect teens. Find out how to recognize stalking and what to do if you’re being stalked.
With today’s use of technology and social media, digital abuse is common in unhealthy relationships. Find out what it is and how you can get help by visiting this page.
Digital Abuse Facts
A study discovered that digital abuse is prevalent among teens. Learn more about it on this page.
Teen Girl Sexual Abuse Survivors
This open letter to teen girls who are survivors of sexual abuse offers support and guidance.
Preventing Sexual Violence
Read facts and statistics about sexual violence against teens and ways to prevent sexual violence in relationships.
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