Sexual Assault for teens
The YWCA West Central Michigan has been a place of hope, healing, and renewal since 1900. Today, our services work to address the issues of violence against women and children which undermine individuals, families, and our community. With comprehensive services, participation in community-based solutions and ongoing education, our vision is a community that demonstrates a commitment to creating a nurturing, violence-free environment for women and children.
The YWCA´s services are integrated to address the whole of a person´s experience. Whether you are hoping to enroll in Girls Inc. or are a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse, the entire range of our services are available to you as appropriate. Unless it is noted next to a specific service on this website, a court-order is not required in order to find the help you need here.
If you are in immediate danger or feel unsafe, call 911.
YWCA 24-Hour Confidential Crisis Line
616.776.RAPE
616.776.7273
For all other YWCA Sexual Assault Services
Call 616.459.4652 (business hours only)
Young women 16 to 24 years of age experience the highest rates of non-fatal dating violence. National research suggests that 1 in 5 high-school girls is physically or sexually abused by a dating partner and nearly 1 in 3 experiences some type of abuse (physical, sexual, or psychological) in her dating relationships
Girls Incorporated
http://www.girlsinc.org
Dating Violence Resource Center
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=DB_DatingViolenceResourceCenter101
Love Is Not Abuse, Liz Clairborne
http://www.loveisnotabuse.com
Stalking – A resource guide for stalking victims and their families
http://www.ncvc.org/src/
