All of these things are signs of abuse

Consider talking with a trusted adult (such as a school counselor), family member or supportive friend.

Vera House has trained professionals available 24 hours a day who will listen and help you to make a safety plan and explore your options.

You can reach the
Vera House Hotline at #315.468.3260
or call the
24-hour National Domestic Violence Hotline at #1.800.799.SAFE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 You might want to reevaluate your friendship

Is this person really a true friend?

Think about setting some boundaries around the friendship, such as. . .

• clearly communicating your wants, needs and fears
   

• not allowing someone to take advantage of you
   

• trusting your ability to make decisions for yourself
   

• naming your feelings
   

• possibly ending the friendship if your boundaries are not respected

Consider talking with a trusted adult (such as a school counselor), family member or supportive friend for further suggestions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This IS sexual harassment

Consider talking with a trusted adult (such as a school counselor), family member or supportive friend.

Vera House has trained professionals available 24 hours a day who will listen and help you to make a safety plan and explore your options.

You can reach the
Vera House Hotline at #315.468.3260

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YOUR Sexual Assault IQ

TRUE: Staying with a group of friends makes you less vulnerable to sexual assault, but this is not foolproof. It is estimated that 80% of sexual assault victims know their attacker, who is often a friend, relative or acquaintance. If there is someone you don't know, or someone who makes you uncomfortable, or continuously violates your boundaries, do not be alone with that person.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YOUR Sexual Assault IQ

TRUE: Trust your instincts. If there is someone who makes you uncomfortable, or continuously violates your boundaries, do not be alone with them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YOUR Sexual Assault IQ

TRUE: Make sure someone you trust knows where you are. Let a friend, family member, roommates, etc. know where you will be and call them if the plans change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YOUR Sexual Assault IQ

FALSE: Leaving your drink unattended or accepting drinks from anyone can make you more vulnerable to sexual assault. Date rape drugs can be easily "slipped" into any drink and most are colorless and tasteless, making them hard to detect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YOUR Sexual Assault IQ

FALSE: It is important to preserve any evidence of the assault, even if you know the person who assaulted you. Showering, changing your clothes and brushing your teeth can destroy any evidence that was left from the attack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YOUR Sexual Assault IQ

TRUE: The hospital is a safe place where qualified staff can help to explain your options after a sexual assault. You may be injured or at risk of becoming pregnant or contracting a sexually transmitted disease, so treatment is important.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YOUR Sexual Assault IQ

FALSE: Even if you communicate your limits firmly and clearly, some people may not respect them, so this does not guarantee that you will not be sexually assaulted. At the same time, communicating your sexual boundaries clearly helps avoid misunderstanding. It is always important to set sexual limits that YOU are comfortable with. You have the right to make decisions about your own body. When communicating sexual boundaries, try to use consistent body language and words.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 YOUR Sexual Assault IQ

FALSE: If you know someone who has been a victim of sexual assault, you can encourage them to report the incident, but never force them. Only they can make the decision to get help. You can also encourage them to go to the hospital or call a hotline, like the one offered by Vera House - we have trained professionals available 24 hours a day who will listen and help you to explore your options.

You can reach the Vera House Hotline at: #315.468.3260