JUST IN CASE
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If you have been physically or sexually injured, seek appropriate medical attention. |
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Notify the police, sheriff’s office, or other local law enforcement agency. Make sure they notify other appropriate agencies such as child protection, youth services, child abuse. |
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Tell your parents and/or close friends. It will help to have the support of caring individuals during this difficult time. |
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Consider the need for counseling or therapy. To ignore the incident, "sweep it under the rug," or act as if it didn’t happen isn’t going to help you deal with the exploitation. In deciding what counselors to use, look for someone who’s experienced in cases of sexual victimization. Ask about the number of teenagers they have counseled. For information on finding counselors see Just in Case You Need Professional Help. |
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Jennifer J. Fay and Billie Jo Flerchinger. Top Secret: Sexual Assault Information For Teenagers Only. Seattle, Washington: King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, 1988, page 27.Adapted and reprinted with permission
from Just in case…Parental guidelines in case your child might someday be
the victim of sexual abuse or exploitation. Copyright © 1985 National
Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
All rights reserved.
