Watch Out for the 5 Types of Traffickers

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Guerrilla Style Uses threats, force, and coercion with victims. Victims are kidnapped or trapped quickly, and their lives or the lives of their loved ones are threatened. The victim is pressured into work quickly and physically forced into submission; she may be drugged. If the victim is rescued, it is easier to break her from … Read more

How to Get Help If You Are Being Trafficked

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If someone is forcing you, coercing you, or manipulating you to perform sex acts in exchange for money, food, a place to stay, or because you “owe them,” please know this is illegal and is a crime! It could be a pimp/madam (trafficker) or anyone. If you have run away or are homeless, please know you do … Read more

What to do if You are Stalked

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Living in fear of another person potentially harming you (or your children) can cause an enormous amount of stress and disrupt your life. But how do you know when the fear is caused by the criminal act of stalking? According to the Victim Connect Center, a program of the Office for Victims of Crimes, stalking … Read more

When You Need to Call for Help: Domestic Violence

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Internet usage can possibly be monitored. If you need to exit this page quickly, close the tab or click “Women Deserve Better” in the upper left corner. To delete this webpage from your browser’s memory, go to your browser’s settings. If you need immediate help, call The Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 911. Domestic violence affects … Read more

Do You Know the Signs of Intimate Partner Violence?

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Internet usage can possibly be monitored. If you need to exit this page quickly, close the tab or click “Women Deserve Better” in the upper left corner. To delete this webpage from your browser’s memory, go to your browser’s settings. If you need immediate help, call The Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 911. If you are … Read more

Getting Help with Substance Abuse: Drugs and Alcohol

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Many teens experience depression, anxiety, emotional or physical pain, and other mental health struggles. Coping with these is not easy, and without a support system, some teens turn to substance use to manage their struggles. Others think alcohol and drugs are “cool” or will bring them social acceptance. Whatever the reason, using these substances can … Read more

14 Tips to Take Care of Your Own Mental Health

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Your mental health is so important, but it can be hard to find time to take care of yourself. Luckily, you can improve your mental health even when you can’t take the day off or spend time with others! Here are 12 tips to help you get through challenging times:

Managing Stress

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Being a teenager can be hard. Maybe you’ve been abandoned, dealt with a messy breakup, or experienced a loss. Or maybe you’re just stressed about school, overwhelmed by people’s expectations, or simply dealing with a lot of hormones. It’s totally normal to feel upset, but here are a few suggestions for coping with tough moments: … Read more

5 Daily Habits for Overall Health

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Life can get really busy, and it’s super easy to forget about taking care of ourselves. There are many ways to do self-care during your busy day, and keeping up with good habits is key to staying healthy, both physically and mentally. Here are 5 daily health habits you can start today! Stay Hydrated You’ve … Read more