Memphis Child Advocacy Center

Kids and Teens

If someone is hurting you, do not keep it a secret. The abuse is NOT your fault.

If you are sexually abused, tell a trusted adult. If the first person you tell does not believe you or does protect you, keep telling trusted adults until the abuse stops.

Many kids don’t tell about being abused because they are afraid.

But if you tell someone, the abuse can stop. Also, if you tell, it may keep that person from abusing other kids.