Signs of Sexual Violence and Exploitation

Does your partner ever:

•   humiliate you in front of others?

•   force you to have sex? 

•   become threatening and violent when you disagree?

•   blame you for his/her anger episodes?

•   threatens to hurt those you love, including children, family members, pets, etc.?

•   ask or force you to have sex with others against your will?

•   threaten to harm you physically and/or with weapons?

•   keep track of your comings and goings and know where you are at much of the time?

•   ask you to engage in degrading activities?

•   tend to limit your contact with others?

If you recognize these signs in your relationship with your partner, please reach out to let someone know. Millions of people suffer silently in abusive relationships every day.  Unfortunately, relationships in which sexual violence occurs often become increasingly abusive over time.  

We care and can help.

If you are being sexually abused and/or exploited, you can call our 24-hour hotline number at 312-462-3306. You are not alone.