Most information in this section comes from DVSAC, the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Coalition. Contact information including their 24-hour crisis line is at www.dvsac.org.
1 in 5 women and 1 in 33 men have experience an attempted or complete rape in the U.S. (Dept of Justice, 1998).
It is estimated that more than 80% of rapes go unreported to police. (Department of Justice, 1998).
4 out of 5 students experience sexual harassment that interferes with their school performance and with their personal lives (NCADV, 2003).
85% of rapes and sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows
(GUFHS, 1998).
What is Sexual Assault? How can you avoid it? What do you do if it happens to you? Click the page links below.
Teen Clinic Closed - Alternate Sites
Nevada County Teen Clinic closed effective July 1, 2009. Alternate sites that you may call to receive services are:
Tips for Teens
These Web pages (and downloadable brochures) are written for teens, with facts on a whole series of drugs. From SAMHSA.
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