If you don’t consent to sex and someone forces you to do something sexual, this is sexual assault, abuse, and/or rape. Someone hurting you like this is never your fault. Sexual assault or abuse means any unwanted sexual contact. It’s when someone uses force or pressure (either physical or emotional) to get you to do something sexual. Rape is when someone forces or pressures you into having sex. Every state defines crimes like "rape,” "sexual assault," and “sexual abuse” differently. Rape usually means forced vaginal, anal, or oral penetration by a body part or object.
Here are some examples of things that are sexual abuse or assault:
Rape, sexual abuse, or sexual assault can happen to anyone, no matter how old they are, or what race, gender, or sexual orientation they are. Some people believe it only happens to girls, but that’s not true. Most victims of sexual assault are female, but 1 out of every 5 victims is male. Continue reading from Planned Parenthood
National Sexual Assault Hotline : 1-800-656-4673
Connecticut Sexual Assault Hotline : 1-888-999-5545 (English); and 1-888-568-8332 (Spanish)
National Center for Victims of Crime : 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
National Dating Abuse Helpline : Call 1-866-331-9474 or Text “loveis” to 22522
CT DCF Child Abuse and Neglect Careline : 800-842-2288
CT Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline/Safe Connect : Call or Text 888-774-2900
National Domestic Violence Hotline : 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE); 1-800-787-3224 ( TTY)
National Human Trafficking Hotline : 1 (888) 373-7888
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 800-273-8255
Find Help Near You: Search By State (RAINN)
What Should I Do if I or Someone I Know was Sexually Assaulted? (Planned Parenthood)
Sex Crimes: Definitions and Penalties in Connecticut (RAINN)
Find Help: Connecticut Resources (Women's Law)
CT Hotlines and Services for Victims of Crimes (CT State)
Know the Laws By State: Connecticut (Women's Law)
OVS Victim Resources (CT Judicial Branch)
For Victims and Survivors (CT Alliance to End Sexual Violence)
The Rowan Center: A Sexual Assault Resource Agency
1111 Summer St, Suite 202
Stamford, Connecticut 06905
Email : info@therowancenter.org
Emergency Hotlines:
259 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
24 Hour Crisis Hotline : 203-622-0003
753 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
Emergency Hotlines:
70 West River Street
Milford, CT 06460
Help Hotline : 203-878-1212
The Center for Empowerment and Education (formerly The Women's Center of Greater Danbury)
2 West Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810
Email : thecenter@thecenterct.org
Emergency Hotlines:
Domestic Violence Crisis Center of CT
Stamford Office :
1111 Summer Street, Suite 203
Stamford, CT 06905
Norwalk Office :
16 River Street (48 Wall Street for GPS)
Norwalk, CT 06850
General Phone: 203-588–9100
