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Sexual Abuse

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Experiencing sexual abuse is an incredibly difficult and traumatic ordeal, where someone is forced or manipulated into unwanted sexual activity. This kind of trauma can deeply affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and it can cause lasting emotional pain. It’s crucial to recognize that the experience of sexual abuse is never your fault, no matter what.

If you’ve been through this, please know that there is help and support available to you. You deserve to feel safe and supported as you navigate this challenging time. There are compassionate individuals and resources out there dedicated to helping survivors heal and move forward. Don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance, as healing is possible with the right support and care.

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What can I do if I’m struggling?

If you’re dealing with the effects of sexual abuse, talking to a trusted adult like a parent, counselor, teacher, principal or therapist, is really important. They can give you caring advice and connect you with resources made for survivors like you. It takes bravery to ask for help, and you deserve to be treated with kindness and understanding as you work to heal from this experience.

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How can I help myself? 

  • Make a report: You can make a report at your local Authority using this guide:

    • To report child abuse or access Protective Services, find your local support services through our Directories section.

  • Seek Support: You should seek support through friends, guidance counsellors and other trusted adults and persons in your life.

  • Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself and practice self-compassion. Acknowledge your strengths and areas for growth without being too harsh on yourself.

  • Engage in Activities That Bring Joy: Find activities or hobbies that bring you joy and relaxation. Engaging in enjoyable activities can help reduce stress and improve your overall well-being.

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Are you in Crisis right now?

Call a Hotline

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, try the following:

View our Directories section

UNICEF for the Eastern Caribbean wishes to thank the following partners for collaborating on this project: Caribbean Community (CARICOM), The University of the West Indies (UWI), Let’s Unpack It (LUI), Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN), Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Caribbean Airlines, and The United Nations Multi-Country Office for Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten. 

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The website contains resources developed by and for young people from the following 23 Caribbean countries: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Sint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Turks & Caicos Islands.

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