It is okay to tell a trusted adult. No matter what anyone says or does, unsafe touches--like those on private parts of the body covered by a bathing suit--are not okay and must never be kept a secret. Who to Call for Help
Keep telling until someone helps you. If you tell someone and the abuse continues, tell someone else. It is better to tell an adult instead of a friend because an adult knows how to help and the friend may not. If you feel mixed-up about whether you or someone you know are being abused, tell them to trust their inner voice--their feelings. Together, talk it over with a trusted adult who believes and will help you or your friend. Who can you tell? A trusted adult, such as a parent, step-parent, grandparent, school counselor, teacher, principal, police officer, minister, doctor, other adults in your family, baby-sitter, a neighbor or a friend's parent. |
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