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Getting help in Austin, Texas |
DEFINITIONS Are you or someone you know the victim of sexual child abuse?
"An act of violence in which force is used or threatened, committed by one person against another without consent. It involves sexual acts, but is not limited by gender, relationship between victim and offender, or method/weapon used". Victim's Reaction: Profile of the Abuser: Profile of the Victim: Your legal rights if you have been assaulted: You have the right to live without being harmed. Counseling is available if you have been assaulted. It is normal to feel like it is your fault and believe that you have done something to bring this on, but it is not your fault, it is the person who did this to you who is at fault. It is also normal to feel ashamed that this has happened to you. Please remember that you are the victim of this crime and you did not deserve to have this happen to you. You can get medical advice if you have been assaulted. If you have been physically assaulted please be checked out by a medical professional. You can call 911 and ask for EMS or go to your doctor or to a Emergency Room of your local hospital. Sometimes an injury might not be evident for hours or until after the shock has gone away. Be especially careful if you have received a blow to the head, the injury might not be apparent until much later. If you have been assaulted, but feel ok, please have a friend or family member stay with you for the first 12 hours.
Legal Services Links: Social Services Links: Additional Resources: Domestic Violence Hotlines and Resources National Domestic Violence Hotline Violence Agaianst Men and Women Family Violence Awareness Page Child Abuse: National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect
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