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In the years that are to be golden, violence can still
affect a person.

Elder Abuse comes in many forms - physically, emotionally, verbally, financially, or sexually.

Facts
-Annually an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of physical, psychological, and other forms of abuse and neglect.
-It is estimated that only 1 in 5 cases of Elder Abuse is Reported.

How to Get Help.
If you're abused, we'll help .
Call our 24 Hour Crisis Line
for Help
1-800-440-4633.

If you see Elder Abuse
happening report it by calling the
Vulnerable Adult
Abuse Hotline:
1-800-652-1999

Child abuse means injuring children physically, sexually, emotionally, or by neglecting
their needs

It's Not a Small Problem
-Approximately 3 million children are reported abused or neglected each year in the U.S.
- It is estimated that at least 2.000 children die each year form child abuse.

What If I think a
Child is Being Abused?
The first step is to report it. You could save a child's life. You can also call Haven House for resources and information on the signs of child abuse.

It is NEVER ok
to harm a child.
It is against the law.

Report Child Abuse by Calling:
1-800-652-1999

*Haven House is required by law to report child abuse*

Hitting isn't the only type. Violence in a dating relationship usually begins with verbal and emotional abuse. The violence will often escalate to physical and/or sexual violence

At least 1 out of 10 teens has been in a relationship that has physical violence.

Not sure if you're in an abusive or unhealthy relationship?
Take our short quiz HERE.

Getting Help
You do not have to stay in an unhealthy relationship.
-Tell someone your trust about the abuse in your relationship .Let your parents, school counselor, or an adult know about the abuse.
-End the relationship. If you don't feel safe breaking up in person, go with an adult or do it via phone or e-mail.

Afraid your partner
may become hostile?
Talk with trusted family members or friends about how to stay safe. You can also call Haven House for help.

24 Hour Crisis Line:
1-800-440-4633

What to do if you've been Sexually Assaulted

-Get to a safe place.
-Call 911 or Haven House.
-Preserve the evidence: do not shower, douche, eat, drink, smoke, or brush your hair.
-Seek medical attention: you may have injuries that can not be seen. Doctors can also check for STDs and pregnancy.
-If you were drugged try to get the container that it was in.
-Report the assault to the police: you could save someone else from going through the same crisis.
-Seek counseling: sexual assault is a traumatic situation and it may be a good idea to talk to someone.

Call Haven House
24 Hour Crisis line
1-800-440-4633

If you desire to just speak to someone about what has happened to you call us.

You don't deserve to be abused. You can get out.

Domestic violence only continues. When you think it won't happen again, it will.

If you are in immediate danger CALL 911

Thinking of Leaving?
1) Make a safety plan - gather a bag of belongings that you will need when you leave. Click HERE to view a safety plan and a checklist of items to take with you when you leave.
2) Call Haven House to find the resources at your disposal and to get help.
3) Plan how to leave - Make sure you have everything you need to get out of the area. (For example: money for the bus, spare set of keys for the car, gas in the fuel tank, etc.)
4) Leave when the abuser
is gone - pick a time in the day when you know the abuser won't be home to stop you.

If you are leaving an abusive situation, call Haven House and we'll help you!

24 Hour Crisis Line
1-800-440-4633