Is there a hotline for teens to call if they are sexually harassed by school mates? if so, is it confidential?
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There is a person I listen to every Sunday night who helps teens and even goes as far as getting them help. If your interested then call this number or visit his website in the source(s) line. I hope they can get help here. These people are very caring.\nOh! Forgive me. Yes, it is very confidential.
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Yes, when I was younger. Now that I am older I look back and think I was so happy about not doing it. Sometimes if you talk to your parents about what is bothering you  things can be worked out. Sometimes it can't be helped by talking to a parent. If a parent or caretaker is abusing you ...or you just want to talk to someone. You can contact the Girls and Boys Town National Hotline...\nCall With any Problem, Anytime \n1-800-448-3000 (TDD 1-800-448-1833)\nOpen 24 hours a day, everyday\n\nThe Girls and Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line. Trained counselors can respond to your questions every day of the week, 365 days a year. \n\nIf you have a problem running away from it isn't the answer.
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Call one of these numbers and talk to someone. You dont have to give your name.\n\n\ncrisis intervention/suicide\n\nBoys Town Suicide and Crisis Line: 800-448-3000 or 800-448-1833 (TDD)\nProvides short-term crisis intervention and counseling and referrals to local community resources. Counsels on parent-child conflicts, marital and family issues, suicide, pregnancy, runaway youth, physical and sexual abuse, and other issues. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.\n\nCovenant House Hotline: 800-999-9999\nCrisis line for youth, teens, and families. Gives callers locally based referrals throughout the United States. Provides help for youth and parents regarding drugs, abuse, homelessness, runaway children, and message relays. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.\n\nyouth\n\nNational Youth Crisis Hotline: 800-442-HOPE (4673)\nProvides counseling and referrals to local drug treatment centers, shelters, and counseling services. Responds to youth dealing with pregnancy, molestation, suicide, and child abuse. Operates 24 hours, seven days a week.
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There is a Report Abuse listed in every chat room...ALL you teens should use it when that happens to you!!!\nalso.NEVER give any personal information to strangers on ANY chat programs!
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Your friends experience is not unusual. My advice is email the guy back and tell him that she doesn't want to be alone with him and if he really wants to apologize he will understand why. To meet the guy face-to-face is potentially a very powerful healing tool but should only be done if she feels completely safe. The boy may be doing his own therapy in which case he will be expecting to meet her need for safety, and will ask for reassurance of confidentiality-which, if he is genuinely remorseful is a resonable request. No-one would want to be branded a child molester on the strength of a youthful folly. It might also be good to remember that a teenager who fiddles with a child has probably had their own abuse experience and there is every likelihood that he was 'acting out' something that happened to him. If he tries to talk her out of bringing someone to the meeting-which should be in a public place-then his intentions are less than apologetic and she should call the police.
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All threats MUST be taken seriously.  Tell your parents.  Tell the principal.  If no action is taken, call the police.
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OH HELL NO!!!\n\nYou better be talking to someone at school or child services... That's SEXUAL ABUSE.\n\nPlease get help ASAP!
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Careful what you ask for here. How can you know for sure that the people who may want to be your "friend" are really your age? There are so many predators online just waiting for a chance to get in contact with a child. Please be careful as to what you say to anyone here or anywhere online for that matter. I swear you kids on here worry me. God bless and keep you safe.
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The school should definitely be held accountable for not intervening and stopping the harassment.  They are responsible for investigating claims, such as the girls, and acting on the proper disciplinary methods to prevent it from happening again. I do hope that her parents moved her to another school. A school is supposed to be a learning (educational) environment free of harassment of any kind. We all know that it does happen. However, if she reported the incidents and pleaded for help then, the school should be sued over it. I would get a copy of the schools code of conduct as grounds and  more than likely her parents would have to file the suit, (assuming she is a minor).
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Yes, there is undoubtedly a rule in your school district's code of conduct that explicitly prohibits threatening teachers, staff, and other students.\n\nAll schools reserve the authority to ban from the school anyone or anything that they deem a threat to other students' opportunity to learn.\n\nThis old standby rule is usually used for fads and dress-code flaps. When I was in high school they used this rule to ban t-shirts bearing the infamous Farrah Fawcett poster. [sigh... those were the days]
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Depending on the atmosphere and administration at your school, there's a good chance the counselor, vice principal, or principal can "do something" about the harrassment thing.  She (or one of her friends) should just tell the truth, and shouldn't be afraid to go back to the counselor or principal if it continues.  Nobody should have to put up with that.\n\nFrom the perspective of the person being picked on, if this person shows they are hurt or can't face the people picking on her, the jerks will keep being jerks.  But if she can turn straight to them, look them square in the eye, and calmly say "go pick on somebody else", and then calmly walk away - it should help.\n\nAs for talking to her... that's easy.  She should be just like talking to anyone else.  I'll guarantee she just wants to have a normal conversation with a normal person.  The guy just says hi, and talks about whatever he wants to.  Just like getting to know anybody else, the first conversation doesn't have to be any more than a couple seconds.
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Very carefully.  I had a child that was bullied and picked on at school.  I discussed the situation with my child at length, and together we decided not to go to the authorities as it would make the situation worse.  However, when the bullying became physically damaging (he came home with visible injuries), I went to the school and had a conference with the administrators, and the teacher of the class in which the abuse took place.  Their reaction was that it was up to my son to handle it.  However, when I threatened to get a lawyer and file harrassment charges . . . they changed their attitude.  The situation was defused . . . and there were never any problems.  I suggest talking to your child if it is a minor abuse and teach them coping skills . . . and if it becomes major, go to the school or facility.
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Don't be afraid, just lubricate.\n\nNo, just joking.  That kind of thing doesn't really happen any more.  In every environment there are bullies.\n\nSeriously though, if anybody does something to you which is illegal (and sex with minors IS) then the police should be informed.  If the School don't want to, then go straight there yourself.
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I belive that on-line predators are dangerous.  Here's my thought -during this time, most parents (both) have to work.  Therefore, young teen girls are often coming home alone.  When they are lonely - sometimes they are also "craving" love from someone - anyone.  These predators have a way to get to these kids minds -hit their week spots and get to them. It happens a LOT.  Now, as far as education about the subject, you are right.  The media is bringing this to people's attention - you know - teens and parents, for instance, who have NO CLUE what their kids are doing on line and the like.  To me this is also education.  These guys Dateline has had on have been elementary school teachers, married people with kids....on guy brought his kids with him.  The fact that there are SO MANY of them out there totally freaks me out.  I'm glad I don't have any young kids growing up anymore.  My son's children will be more educated about this stuff as they are educated about this stuff and won't let that happen with their children.  Remember, a lot of young girls are out there and no - they do not ALL have common sense about this stuff.
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I teach at the minute and am the child protection officer at school. I also do support work in a children's home outside of school hours. Obviously both involve working with vulnerable kids. The vetting that you have to go under to get these jobs is immense, so you won't really leave yourself open to any allegations. Once you start, you have to follow set guidelines anyway, so there shouldn't really be a point when anyone can accuse you of anything. One thing to be careful of, is that if you are with a child who is really vulnerable and a bit emotionally unstable, try not to be alone with them, because then obviously if they do make any allegations, it's your word against theirs, and in today's society, you'll automatically be branded unsuitable to work with young people
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Yes! At least return the call and let the person know you don't want to talk to him/her. If you feel that you're dealing with a stalker, however, go to the police. Calling someone who's stalking you is not a good idea - it might make them think they're getting your attention, in which case they'll continue to harass you.
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Have her talk to someone at her school (teacher, counselor, etc.) -- they have to take action if she reports abuse. Separately, she can call child protective services or, for an emergency situation, the police.