Abuse by an Adult

Unfortunately, many cases of abuse involve an adult abusing a teen or child. If an adult abuses you, find another adult you can trust and tell them what has happened. No one has the right to hit you or to touch you sexually against your wishes. Just because someone is an adult or has authority over you does not mean that they have the right to abuse you in any way. If an adult does abuse you, remember that it is not your fault and you did not do anything to deserve the abuse.

Almost any adult who hears a teen say he or she was abused will listen, but if the first person you talk to doesn't believe what you say, keep telling people until someone does! School counselors are often trained to deal with these issues, so if you don't feel comfortable going to a parent or if a parent is abusing you, a counselor might be someone you feel comfortable turning to.