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Rohypnol or “roofies” is a powerful sedative that can make someone unable to move or talk. It’s often referred to…
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First, know that you are not alone. Usually, children and teens are abused by people closest to them—parents or guardians,…
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According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), one of the biggest things you can do for a friend or…
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Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcome sexual attention (comments, looks, touching, rumors, etc.) that makes another…
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Yes. Often, people hear the words “rape” or “sexual assault” and automatically figure the victim is female. This…
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Sometimes people use the terms “date rape” and “acquaintance rape” interchangeably. Both mean that a person is…
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Statutory rape is when someone has sex with someone who is under that state’s age of consent. It’s illegal, even if…
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If someone forces or pressures you (physically or otherwise) into any kind of sexual activity—after you’ve said no…
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Abuse is when one person hurts another person, either physically or emotionally. Abuse happens over time, usually in a…
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The answer to this question isn’t clear-cut. It’s really hard to tell up front whether someone might become abusive.…
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First and foremost, what happened was not your fault. It was not your fault even if the person who raped you is someone…
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