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Substance Use Coercion Is a Form of Abuse
More than 60% of those who seek help for substance use said their partners tried to hinder treatment.
What is the Family & Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)?
The Family and Youth Services Bureau supports the organizations and communities that work every day to put an end to youth homelessness, adolescent pregnancy and domestic violence.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224 Live Chat: www.thehotline.org
- National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) Live Chat: www.1800runaway.org
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Quick Fact
participating in a recent data collection study said they were raped, beaten up, robbed, or otherwise assaulted while living on the streets.
The Street Outreach Program provides services in areas where street youth congregate to help prevent sexual exploitation and abuse.