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Abuse, violence, bullying: the hurt is real – and can be stopped.

You have the right to be protected – and to be safe from violence. No one has a right to harm you, to make you feel small or stupid, or to touch you how and where you don't want to be touched. Not even people close to you. If this is happening to you or a friend, if you are afraid or hurting, please ask for help. 

To get help, you can:

  • Tell an adult you trust, like a school counselor, your parent or a friend's parent, your teacher or coach, a spiritual leader or your uncle or aunt. Keep telling until you get the help you need!
  • Contact the Kids HelpPhone: 1-800-668-6868 or go to http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/ 
  • Call your local crisis line.
  • Keep telling until you get help—and remember: this is not your fault!
  • Under 19? You have rights.

Open Your Eyes to Sexual Exploitation

It's easy to get sucked in... protect yourself!
It could involve the exchange of sex for money or other valuable goods, such as food, drugs or transportation - in other words, something you need. More»

Relationship violence

Love isn’t supposed to leave bruises.
As many as 25 per cent of Canadian youth experience violence or abuse in a dating relationship. Learn about the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship and what you can do. More»

Stand up to bullying.
One in five Canadian youth reports being bullied regularly, but when a friend steps in, bullying stops half the time in 10 seconds or less. Learn ways that you stand up to bullying. More»

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Become a youth facilitator
The Canadian Red Cross Beyond the Hurt program is a bullying prevention program with a difference -- peer facilitation is what sets this school and community program apart. Older peers, typically grades 10-12, are trained to deliver presentations to youth, with the support of an adult in their school who is also trained. More»

To learn more about the Canadian Red Cross violence and abuse prevention program or to become involved, contact your local Red Cross office.

 

You Make the Difference – Support Programs that Help Prevent Violence and Abuse
RespectED programs are made possible through the generous support of donors like you. Please donate to the Canadian Red Cross Fund today.

 

Updated May 20, 2010
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