How to get help

If your parents or friends or partner are hurting you or others and you feel really scared, here's what you can do:

• Find a safe place for yourself.
• Call 911, if you can get to a phone safely, and tell them the problem.
• Stay out of the fight. Keep yourself safe until someone comes to help or until the danger is gone.
• Tell a safe adult, like a teacher, neighbor, social worker, or school counselor you're comfortable with, about what happened.
• Remember, even though it might feel like it sometimes, it's not your fault if others, including adults, choose to use violence.

If you or someone you love needs help, here's what you can do:

Do something before it becomes abuse by calling 612-825-0000 or 651-770-0777 or by sending an e-mail to help@tubmanfamilyalliance.org.

You have a lot to lose and so much to gain.