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Are you concerned about your relationship? Are you ever afraid of your partner? Does your partner tell you what to do and who to see? Has your partner ever threatened to harm you? Has your partner ever pushed or hit you, thrown things at you, or forced you to have sex? You are not alone.

Abuse happens in every culture, every country, and every age group, and it may be happening to you. If you are being abused, you may feel frightened, hurt, confused, disappointed, angry, ashamed, or hopeless. No one deserves to be abused or threatened.

HAVEN is here to help.

• Safety Planning

If you are the victim of a sexual assault, know that what happened is not your fault. Find a safe environment -- anywhere away from the attacker. Go to the nearest hospital or police station, or ask a trusted friend to stay with you for moral support.

If you have just been assaulted, seek medical attention immediately. Do not shower or change your clothes. You may have hidden injuries, or want to explore options for preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.

Remember, it is never too late to seek help. Even if the sexual assault took place years ago, eventually you will need to deal with fears and feelings in order to heal and regain a sense of control over your life. HAVEN can help you handle the anger, fear or denial you may be feeling.

• Who are the Victims of Rape?

HAVEN offers the following services:

• 24-Hour Crisis & Support Line
• Counseling Program
• Support Groups
• Intervention in Battering (IIB)
• Residential Shelter
• Supervised Parenting Time Program
• Advocacy Program
• START (Safe Therapeutic Assault Response Team
• Community Education & Prevention
• Intern & Volunteer Program
• PPO Office