“I don't let my physical limitations determine my every move. Very few people in the ‘disabled' community do.”
—Lucy, 16, MI
FAQs about Abuse & Violence
- What is abuse?
- What does it mean to be "abusive"?
- How do you know if someone is being abused in a relationship?
- What are some of the effects of abuse?
- How can you tell if someone might become abusive in a relationship?
- Who abuses and who is abused?
- What is date rape?
- I was just raped. I'm scared and don't know what to do. Can you help me?
- What is statutory rape?
- Can guys be raped, too?
- What should I do if I am sexually assaulted?
- I think my friend has been sexually assaulted. How can I help?
- How can I protect myself from date rape?
- Is it rape if...?
- I was at a party last week, and this girl was all over me. She was kind of drunk, but she really seemed to want to have sex, so we did. The next week, her best friend's going around telling everyone that I raped her. What happened?
- What is sexual harassment?
- How can you make sexual harassment STOP?
- What is child abuse?
- My parents abuse me. What can I do?
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