The person who touched me said if I told I’d get into trouble or that they would hurt someone I love. Is this true?
The person told you these things to frighten you. They know that what they are doing is their fault and it is wrong. They want to keep it a secret, but it is a ‘bad’ secret because it makes you feel sad, embarrassed, or all mixed up. The only way to stop feeling scared or worried or sad is to tell someone else about what has been happening to you.
Who could you tell?
Your parents, another relative like an aunt, uncle or grandparent, a teacher, the school nurse, the school welfare officer, a service like SACL: 1800 806 292 or Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800, a friend, a friend’s parents, your doctor.
For more informationFor more information about this or to contact the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault go to the SECASA website. |
