If you know that you are being abused then there are some things you need to know:
- There is nothing wrong with you or different about you that made the person abuse you
- You are not the one to feel guilty - the person abusing you is in the wrong
- It is never your fault, even if…
- you didn't try and fight back
- you like the person who did it
- you were drinking or taking drugs
- you didn't tell anyone about it
- You have rights! There are two main laws designed to protect children and both say that you have a right to live free from harm, abuse etc. Check them out. REMEMBER, the Sexual Offences Law includes laws that protect young people from abusers. If you are a victim of abuse then the law is on your side.
Your abuser can be prosecuted!
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