Dating Violence & Date Rape / Question
Published: June 10, 2009
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I am a 15 year old female. there is this kid in one of my classes who forces himself on me. hes grabbed my boobs and my butt. he tries kissing me and hes even grabbed my well.. vagina. i felt like a nasty piece of trash. hes so aggressive, ive screamed and everyone thinks were playing or flirting, no one sees what exactly hes doing. its so gross and repulsive i dont know what to do, he just wont stop.
Signed: Kid In My Class Who Forces Himself On Me
Dear Kid In My Class Who Forces Himself On Me,
TeenHealthFX thinks that it is very important for you to tell someone as soon as possible about what is going on with this person in your class. He has no right to be touching you in this way, and certain school staff members should be made aware of it – such as your teacher in the class you are in with him, your school counselor and your school principal. School should be a safe environment for you to be in where you do not have to worry about being touched or related to in any kind of sexually appropriate way. It is important for school staff to be aware of what is going on so that they can intervene on your behalf. FX also thinks that it would be helpful for you to discuss with your parents and/or a school counselor what to do if this particular person, or anyone else, becomes sexually inappropriate with you in the future. You stated that nobody seems to be taking your seriously – this boy and the people around you. So FX thinks that it would be helpful for you to get some guidance on what to say or do so that everyone around you gets a clear message that you are being treated in an inappropriate way and takes the matter seriously.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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