1. Share With Youth: Sexual Assault Resources For Teens and Their Parents

Share with Youth: Sexual Assault Resources for Teens and their Parents

These resources, developed by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, provide information for teens and their parents about sexual assault:

  1. Teen Sexual Assault: Information for Teens (PDF, 6 pages)

Explains the difference between consent and coercion, addresses common questions and misconceptions about sexual assault; describes how drugs, alcohol, and the internet can interfere with safety; details how teens can protect themselves; and suggests steps teens can take if they are assaulted.

  1. Teen Sexual Assault: Information for Parents (PDF, 6 pages)
    Explains the difference between consent and coercion; addresses common questions and misconceptions about sexual assault; describes how drugs, alcohol, and the internet can play a part in sexual assault; provides tips on how parents can help their teen stay safe; and explains what to do if their teen is assaulted.
URL
http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/teensexualassault_teens_final.pdf?utm_source=Youth.gov&utm_medium=federal-links&utm_campaign=Share-with-Youth
Federal Agencies
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Resources
Topic
Violence Prevention & Victimization