“When I first started masturbating, I felt like I was doing something wrong, something "unnatural." I thought I was the only girl doing it. Boy, was I wrong.”
—Ana Bacic, 17, NJ
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“When I first started masturbating, I felt like I was doing something wrong, something "unnatural." I thought I was the only girl doing it. Boy, was I wrong.”
—Ana Bacic, 17, NJ
Break the Cycle Organization for Teens
An organization that produces a Web site featuring information about dating and relationship violence and steps young people can take to stop it. Also offers free legal advice to teens in need.
Teen Relationships Website
http://www.teenrelationships.org/
A Web site featuring information about healthy and unhealthy relationships as well as chat rooms with teen counselors, a hotline and other resources for teens to help them avoid or get out of unhealthy relationships. Produced by Community Overcoming Relationships Abuse. You can read more about CORA at www.corasupport.org.
When Love Hurts
http://www.dvirc.org.au/whenlove/
A Web site for girls on emotional health in relationships. Includes information about healthy relationships, abusive relationships, and spaces for chat and free expression. Produced by the Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Center in Australia.
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. Its Web site includes information about sexual assault and abuse, as well as resources for victims of assault and abuse.
Child Help USA
A Web site with resources and information for abused children, as well as information about preventing abuse.
Abusive Relationships: characteristics, consequences, and recovery strategies.
http://www.recovery-man.com/abusive/abusive.htm
This Web site offers basic information about abuse in relationships as well as in-depth information about typical characteristics of abusers and victims and resources for the recovery of both parties in an abusive relationship.
Abusive Relationships (on TeensHealth)
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/relationships/abuse.html
This page discusses what constitutes an abusive relationship and ways to tell if a friend is in an abusive relationship. Has a link that enables you to read the article in Spanish and features tabs with related articles and resources for teens confronting this issue.
Oakland Relationship Abuse Prevention Project
http://www.fvlc.org/pdf_rap/RAP_UniqueAspects.pdf
This Web page discusses unique aspects of teen abusive relationships. (Note: You need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view this page.)
Teens and Dating Violence (from the National Domestic Violence Hotline)
http://www.ndvh.org/educate/teen.html
This Web page features teen-specific information dating violence, as well as information about a number you can call if you ever need help.
Find a Confidential Clinic Near You
A Web site featuring a database you can use to locate clinics across the country offering birth control, STD screening and other reproductive health services. Produced by the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association.
Dating Violence at CoolNurse.com
http://www.coolnurse.com/dating_violence.htm
A Web page featuring statistics and information about teen dating violence.
Safety in Relationships
http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/safety_in_relat.html
A Web page describing healthy and unhealthy relationships, with tips on how to identify and end an unhealthy relationship. Produced by the Center for Young Women's Health at Children's Hospital Boston.
You Mean I Don't Have to Feel This Way?
Feeling Good Handbook
A cognitive therapist suggests ways to overcome a variety negative thought patterns that hinder success. 768 pages.
Teen Relationship National Hotline (part of the National Domestic Violence Hotline)
1-800-799-SAFE
The National Domestic Violence Hotline has operators available in English and Spanish, with over 140 more languages covered by translator services. Operators help callers determine whether a relationship is abusive and what their next steps should be.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
The Lifeline routes calls to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention resources. Operators are available in Spanish and a TTY line is available (1-800-799-4TTY). Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Break the Cycle Organization for Teens
1-888-988-TEEN
Break the Cycle's teen support hotline. Features access to legal support and more.
National Teen Emergency Hotline
1-800-448-3000
Hotline for Teens Who Cut
1-800-DONT-CUT
The Safe Alternative hotline provides information on safe alternatives to self-injury. This is NOT a crisis line; in an emergency, call 911.
Girls' and Boys' Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
The Girls' and Boys' Town National Hotline is a 24-hour resource and referral service available to anyone. Operators are available in English and Spanish, and a TDD line (1-800-448-1833) provides assistance to the deaf and hearing-impaired.
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-422-4453
The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
1-800-656-HOPE
The National Sexual Assault Hotline, a project of the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. Operators are available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can offer advice as well as direct you to resources in your area.
CHILD HELP USA
1-800-4-A-CHILD
Child Help USA's hotline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can provide assistance in over 140 languages through translation services. Offers crisis intervention, information, referrals to emergency, social service and support resources, and more.
Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line
1-888-SXASK
The Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line features operators on call to give information about sexuality, STDs, relationships, alcohol and drugs, nutrition and more. Operators are available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CDC National STD and HIV Hotline
1-800-232-4636
The CDC's National STD and HIV hotline. Operators available in English and Spanish. Available Monday-Friday 8 AM-2AM (EST). The staff can answer your questions about HIV/AIDS, herpes, HPV and all other STDs. Operated by the Center for Disease Control.