Sexual Abuse
No one deserves to be hurt or touched in a way that makes him/her feel uncomfortable whether by a stranger, an acquaintance or family member. You have the right to say no. If you are hurt or touched in a
sexual manner, you may be a victim of sexual abuse.
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT! You don't have to keep this secret anymore. If this is happening now or happened in the past, it is important to tell someone who will listen and believe you. You may have mixed feelings about the other person involved and about
telling someone. Talking with someone can help you sort out your feelings and find ways to begin to help yourself.
In any emergency, call 911. For rape or injuries,
go to a hospital emergency room.
To report abuse:
Children's Protective Services 24 hours
- 866-975-5010
- www.michigan.gov/dhs
- Available to all children in Oakland County
who may be living in home conditions which
threaten their health and safety.
To seek help
Common Ground Sanctuary-24 hours
HAVEN (Help Against Violent Encounters Now)
- 24 hour crisis (248) 334-1274
- TDD (248) 334-1290
- Toll Free (877) 922-1274
- www.haven-oakland.org
- 24 hour emergency shelter for victims of
domestic violence and their children.
Counseling available for home violence,
teen-rape victims, sexual abuse.
