Crisis Resources and Safety Information

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## CRISIS RESOURCES — UNITED STATES

**If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.**

# Suicide & Mental Health Crisis

**988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - Call or text **988** - Online chat: https://988lifeline.org/ - Free, 24/7 crisis support for suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, and mental health crises. - You do not have to be suicidal to contact 988.

**Crisis Text Line** - Text **HOME** to **741741** - Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/ - Text-based support during emotional distress.

**The Trevor Project** - LGBTQ+ young people: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ - Call **1-866-488-7386** - Text **START** to **678678** - Online chat is also available.

# **Immediate** Danger or Medical Emergency

**911 — Emergency Services** - Immediate danger, serious injuries, or urgent medical emergencies. - If possible, move to a safer location and tell the dispatcher what help is needed.

# Sexual Assault or Rape

**RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline** - Call **800-656-4673** - Online chat: https://hotline.rainn.org/ - Text **HOPE** to **64673** - Support for survivors, loved ones, and people unsure what happened or what to do next.

# Domestic Violence or Dating Abuse

**National Domestic Violence Hotline** - Call **800-799-7233** - Text **START** to **88788** - Website: https://www.thehotline.org/

# Child Abuse or Neglect

**Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline** - Call or text **800-422-4453** - Website: https://www.childhelphotline.org/ - Support for children, teens, adults concerned about a child, and people seeking guidance about abuse.

**This server is a peer-support and education community, not an emergency service.**

## U.S. HOTLINES DIRECTORY

# Emergencies **911** — Immediate danger.

# Suicide & Mental Health **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - Call/text 988 - Chat: https://988lifeline.org/

**Crisis Text Line** - Text HOME to 741741 - https://www.crisistextline.org/

**Veterans Crisis Line** - Call 988, then press 1 - Text 838255 - https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

# Sexual Assault & Rape **RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline** - Call 800-656-4673 - Text HOPE to 64673 - https://hotline.rainn.org/

For survivors of rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and loved ones seeking guidance.

# Domestic Violence & Dating Abuse **National Domestic Violence Hotline** - Call 800-799-7233 - Text START to 88788 - https://www.thehotline.org/

**Love Is Respect** - Call 866-331-9474 - Text LOVEIS to 22522 - https://www.loveisrespect.org/

For dating abuse, controlling behavior, threats, and unhealthy or abusive relationships.

# Child Abuse & Neglect **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline** - Call or text 800-422-4453 - https://www.childhelphotline.org/

For anyone concerned about a child, and people seeking help with childhood abuse.

# LGBTQ+ Youth **The Trevor Project** - Call 866-488-7386 - Text START to 678678 - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Support for LGBTQ+ young people in crisis.

# Human Trafficking **National Human Trafficking Hotline** - Call 888-373-7888 - Text 233733 - https://humantraffickinghotline.org/

For people experiencing or concerned about human trafficking and exploitation.

# Online Child Exploitation **National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)** - CyberTipline: https://report.cybertip.org/ - Website: https://www.missingkids.org/

For suspected online grooming, child sexual exploitation, or sexual images involving minors. Do not share or forward suspected abusive material.

# Elder Abuse & Neglect **Eldercare Locator** - Call 800-677-1116 - https://eldercare.acl.gov/

Connects older adults and families with services and local support.

- If a person is in immediate danger, call 911. - Check the official website for current service hours and available contact methods.

# SEXUAL VIOLENCE STATISTICS — UNITED STATES

TW: ||Rape, Sexual Assault, and Child Sexual Abuse.||

These figures describe the scale of sexual violence. They are estimates, not predictions about any individual.

# WOMAN --- RAPE

- CDC's national survey data from 2016/2017 estimated that about **1 in 5 U.S. women** had experienced completed or attempted rape in their lifetime. - Approximately **1 in 5 women** also reported sexual coercion in their lifetime in the newer 2023/2024 CDC data brief.

# MEN — RAPE

- CDC's 2016/2017 national survey estimated that **more than 1 in 38 U.S. men** had experienced completed or attempted rape in their lifetime. - CDC separately measures being made to penetrate another person without consent. This is an important form of sexual violence against men and should not be left out of awareness discussions.

# CHILDREN — RAPE & SA

- CDC data indicate that about **1 in 13 U.S. women** reported experiencing rape before age 18. - Child sexual abuse can affect children of every gender. - A commonly cited RAINN estimate is that **1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys** experience child sexual abuse before age 18.

# IMPORTANT CONTEXT

- Adult lifetime estimates may include abuse that occurred during childhood. - Child sexual abuse is broader than rape; the terms are not interchangeable. - Rape, sexual assault, sexual coercion, unwanted sexual contact, and non-contact sexual harassment are different measures. - These statistics do not represent every survivor. Sexual violence is underreported, and no statistic can tell you whether an individual person's experience is real.

## SEXUAL ASSAULT & OTHER SEXUAL VIOLENCE

TW: ||This post discusses sexual violence statistics.||

# WOMEN

- CDC's 2023/2024 national survey found that nearly **1 in 2 U.S. women** had experienced some form of contact sexual violence during their lifetime. - Contact sexual violence includes rape, being made to penetrate another person, sexual coercion, and unwanted sexual contact. - The newer survey also measures verbal sexual harassment and technology-facilitated sexual violence.

# MEN

- CDC's 2023/2024 national survey found that **more than 1 in 6 U.S. men** had experienced some form of contact sexual violence during their lifetime. - Men can experience rape, unwanted sexual contact, sexual coercion, and other forms of sexual violence. - Being made to penetrate another person is an important category of male victimization measured by the CDC.

# CHILDREN & TEENS

- Children **of all genders** can experience sexual abuse and exploitation. - A commonly cited estimate is that **1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys** experience child sexual abuse before age 18. - CDC youth surveys also measure forced sexual intercourse among high school students. These measures cover a different population and age range than adult lifetime surveys.

# REMEMBER

- Sexual assault is not limited to rape. - Sexual violence can occur in relationships, families, schools, workplaces, online, and other settings. - **Survivors can be any gender, age, or background.** - A person's relationship with the offender does not make the behavior acceptable. - Survivors deserve support regardless of whether they report to police.

# SEXUAL VIOLENCE — KEY DEFINITIONS

**CONSENT** Freely given, voluntary agreement. Consent can be withdrawn at any time. Silence, fear, pressure, or a lack of physical resistance do not automatically mean consent.

**RAPE** A form of sexual violence involving completed or attempted penetration without consent. Exact legal definitions vary.

**SEXUAL ASSAULT** A term commonly used for sexual contact or behavior without consent. Its precise legal definition varies by jurisdiction.

**SEXUAL COERCION** Using pressure, manipulation, intimidation, or threats to obtain sexual activity.

**CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE** Sexual activity, exploitation, or conduct involving a child who cannot legally or developmentally consent. It can involve adults or other young people.

**GROOMING** Behavior used to build trust, gain access, weaken boundaries, or prepare someone for exploitation. One behavior alone does not always establish grooming; consider the overall pattern and seek help if concerned.

**IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE** Creating, obtaining, or sharing intimate images without permission. Images involving minors raise additional serious legal and safety concerns.

**TRAUMA RESPONSE** A person's emotional, physical, or behavioral response to a frightening or overwhelming experience. Responses vary; there is no single correct way to react.

**!!!!** These are educational definitions, not a substitute for the laws of a particular state.

# PERSONAL SAFETY — EVERYDAY PREPARATION

**Nothing can guarantee safety, and an assault is never the survivor's fault.**

# Useful Items to Carry

**1. Personal safety alarm** A small keychain alarm that makes a loud sound to attract attention.

**2. Whistle** A compact way to make noise if you need to attract attention.

**3. Small flashlight** Useful for seeing in low light and helping others notice you.

**4. Charged phone** Keep it charged when possible and know how to contact emergency services.

**5. Portable phone charger** Can help keep your phone working when you're away from a power source.

## Helpful Safety Habits

- Tell a trusted person your plans when appropriate. - Agree on a check-in time with someone you trust. - Know where you could go for help, such as a staffed public place. - Leave a situation if you feel uncomfortable; you do not owe anyone an explanation. - Avoid sharing your home address, school, passwords, or live location with people you do not trust. - Review your social media privacy settings. - If someone is monitoring your device, be careful: changing settings or clearing history can sometimes alert them. Seek help from a safe device if possible.

**If something happens, or happened to you, it isn't your fault whether you did these or not. Its not your fault**

## WHAT SHOULD I DO?

# IF IN IMMEDIATE DANGER - Move somewhere safer (if possible) - Contact emergency services. - Ask a trusted person nearby for help. - Do not wait for an online community to respond.

**Contact:** 911

# IF I HAVE EXPERIENCED SEXUAL ASSAULT - Get somewhere safe. - Seek medical care for injuries or urgent health concerns. - Contact a trusted person or sexual assault advocate. - You can ask about a forensic exam and your options without committing to a police report. - You do not have to share your experience with this server.

**Contact:** RAINN — 800-656-4673 https://hotline.rainn.org/

# IF THE ASSAULT HAPPENED A WHILE AGO - You can still seek emotional support, healthcare, and information about reporting. - You do not need to prove your experience to deserve support. - A qualified advocate can explain available options.

**Contact:** RAINN or a trusted healthcare professional.

# IF I AM BEING ABUSED BY A PARTNER OR FAMILY MEMBER - Consider contacting an advocate to discuss safety options. - If possible, reach out from a device the other person cannot monitor. - If you are a minor, consider a safe adult outside the abusive situation. - Do not confront the person if doing so could increase danger.

**Contact:** National Domestic Violence Hotline — 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/

# IF A CHILD IS BEING ABUSED - Listen calmly and take the child's concerns seriously. - Do not blame them or pressure them to provide details. - Contact a safe adult or appropriate child-protection professional. - If the child is in immediate danger, call 911.

**Contact:** Childhelp — 800-422-4453 https://www.childhelphotline.org/

# IF SOMEONE IS GROOMING OR EXPLOITING ME ONLINE - You do not owe anyone intimate images, personal information, or a private conversation. - Stop responding if you can do so safely. - Keep relevant account details or messages if safe; do not circulate intimate images. - Block and report the account when appropriate. - Tell a trusted adult if you are a minor.

**Contact:** NCMEC CyberTipline — https://report.cybertip.org/

# IF SOMEONE THREATENS TO SHARE INTIMATE IMAGES - It is not your fault. - Do not let threats pressure you into sending more images or money. - Seek help from a trusted adult, advocate, or law enforcement where appropriate. - Do not forward or repost intimate images involving minors.

**Contact:** NCMEC — https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow

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@uk

So, obviouly in the server all the channels were re done

with anna helping us, i dont think we will be doing news. It fwwla like adding more and more yk?

instead of a community place to learn

but if theres like IMPORTANT news like RAINN's stats chang4e

or if like someone is helping us advaocatoe, or advacating themselves and getting attetion

maybe less or stories tho, so we dont exploit anyone (unlikely but possible) and so its less convtoversal

So, with ALOT less news, i wanna ask if you wanna switch your job?

Me and sara are horrible with one thing, and defo would like help with that. (in my opion)

But who would take care of the important news?

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ou can have more than one job UK

Okay

Okay

So the one i knoew i atleast need help with is the postiicty

postiity

positiciy

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posativity

i give up.

potivisibility

Okay I could help with Positivity

but, sara and I were supposed to do a roation of 3 people, but we never got the 3rd person

And every day someone posts js uh

idk if i have the outline, but its short.

Mm

Like 3 sentance or more of a like small paragraph just like "Motivation" / "pep" speech

and then 1-5 good things/good news of you, the server, family, whatever

Then, open a thread so people can share good news

And just before anyone writes just write on the thread and pin "Postiity only

but yk spelled right

Okay

ik sara wants to do it too, weve js been busy

but hopefully seince i turned in the jake shit, and im caught up with school, artly ahead

and not like in severe depression anymore, itll be bette5r

That's really good

I might leave rotation, im not sure. I know i want to do it, but idk if i wanna be in the roation

OH i missed something

If someone wants to do one, they CAN DM you, or sara, or I

And they will just be like, or in the channels be like

"can you add this" or "this motivainl" \

like share there own speech one day

Alrighty

and if you want, and its approipte, with TW if needed

you can add that, or give someone else or whatveer

so its not hard, its js daily

What time is it for you?

5pm

okay

Now would be a good time for that then, like do dailt at 12 pm(my time)

do you wanna do one today?

Okay

or do you wanna wait and start tmrw

Wait

I got no school tomorrow

okay

It's teacher training day or smth

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cute.

ik, i did it, it takes like 5 mins

5-10

i think sara is busy rn but ill tell her

Ah

Oki

And i wanna get more mebers now that i added the info

also can u look over the info in the channels

and in the staff js tell them i put it

Do you know where to find them?

Okay

I know ill post on tt, we act got some from there

But yk, with everything that happend i stopped posting

So i can do that again,

Anna was looking for uh

She asked me to look for a partnership

but never gave me the outline

So i can, and sara can talk in the servers were in

its in our bio

What, like, something along the lines of "@user (you) put the information in"?

I can post on snap aswell

?

in the staff channel js add that i added it but cant be on dc rn

Bro I didn't wanna tag anyone

then js read the info in the info channels to see if its all there

its fine it dosent work

look

@oaefngjaieurjbgnr;jbenbijhtern

@aefjvnerjbnerjbneriubnwhugnw4ihbnwtinwtihbnwihbnwrbtijntintrbintibnwtbiwn

Okay cool

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