Hotlines,Teen Rights & Power Wheel
National Violence Hotline:
1-800-799-7233
TTY:
1-800-787-3244
For teens who live in NYS call
The NYS Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-942-6906/
Espanol:
1-800-942-6908
TTY Domestic Violence Hotline:
1-800-810-7444
Broome County residents:
Crime Victims Assistance Center:
607-722-4256
CPEP:
607-762-2458
(Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program) located at Binghamton General Hospital Emergency Room
SOS shelter:
607-748-7453
Office of the New York State Attorney General:
1-800-771-7755
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Teens: You have the right to:
Be treated with respect
a safe relationship
a court order of protection, if needed
speak your opinions without repercussions
refuse to date anyone
refuse to have sex
say NO
express your feelings
independence
determine if/when/who to date
use your own transportation on a date
prosecute for battery and sexual assault
receive emotional support and understanding
a healthy dating relationship
control your own destiny
be cared about
trust yourself above all others
BE LOVED!
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Every teen has a dream of being loved...of being safe...these should not be
dreams......they should BE!
****YOU ARE WORTH THE LOVE***
If you know someone who may be in an abusive relationship, you can help several ways:
Tell that person that you are worried...
Be a good listener and offer your friendship and support...
Ask how you can help, this way the person doesn't think your trying to pressure them or get defensive.
Encourage your friend to seek help, give them the national violence hotline if they won’t listen to you now. They usually take time to reflect on what was said, and they'll have the number on hand.
Educate yourself about teen violence and healthy relationships so an unhealthy one is easier to identify.
Always avoid any confrontations with the abuser...This could be dangerous for you and your friend or family member.
If it is impossible to get out of your relationship immediately, think ahead of ways you can be safer...this means thinking about what to do, where to go for help, who to call for help when the time comes of the need... (not if but WHEN).
Think of how to escape a violent situation if needed...make a PLAN!
Girls, take some self defense courses. You can find them by looking in your local phone book. If you can’t find one, ask around.
Let friends or family know when you are afraid or need help. There is nothing to be ashamed of by asking for help, it's actually a sign of strength!
When you go out, say where you are going and when you'll be back. Then BE BACK by that time. Go out in a group or with a friend, never alone.
This is true especially after you've broken off the relationship and you are afraid there may be repercussions.
Always carry a cell phone, borrow one from a friend if you have to. If one is unavailable, most public facilities have phones.
Call 911 immediately in an emergency.
911 is much faster than calling your local police department.
Have money available for transportation if you need to take a taxi or bus to escape.

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