It is a BIG Deal
Uncomfortable Situations and Getting Help
6 minutes
QUIZ
Test your knowledge!
1. If a friend tells you about something that happened to them that might be sexual abuse or assault, and tells you not to tell anyone, you should always keep their secret.
If a friend tells you about something that happened to them, that means they might have been sexually abused or assaulted, it is too serious to handle without an adult. You need to help your friend by involving a safe adult.
2. If a youth is in an uncomfortable situation and they don’t say anything to stop it, it is their fault for letting it happen.
There are many ways to deal with uncomfortable situations. Using humor, an excuse, blaming their parents, or just plain leaving are all ways youth can deal with sexual activity they’re not comfortable with. And always remember – even if a youth does not do any of these things and they are sexually abused or assaulted, it is never their fault.
3. If a youth is in an uncomfortable situation, they can get help from…
These are all places and people youth can go to for help.
Need to talk to someone?
Sometimes it can feel like you’re trapped with no way out. Remember, no situation is so hopeless that there’s no way out. Tell a safe adult who can help—it’s okay to talk about it.
NeedHelpNow.ca
Help for youth who have been negatively impacted by the sharing of their intimate/sexual image.
Cybertip.ca
Report concerns about shared intimate images, sexual chat, and other areas involving child/youth victimization online.
Kids Help Phone
Free, 24/7, private support.
kidshelpphone.ca | 1-800-668-6868 | Text 686868