AGES 17 AND YOUNGER
SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCES
No matter your age, sexual violence is never your fault. You have options, no matter what.
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Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children
The Dr. Bill Lewis Center for Children provides neutral, child-friendly forensic interviews and assessments of alleged child sexual abuse victims. Forensic exams are covered by the State of Indiana.
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Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call the Indiana Department of Child Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline. It is available 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Reports may be made anonymously.
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Iris Family Support Center
Iris Family Support Center continues to reach more families while holding true to its mission to protect children, prepare parents, strengthen families, and educate our community to stop child abuse and neglect.
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Youth Services Center
The Youth Services Center of Allen County is a county-run, short-term residential emergency shelter.
The Indiana Age of Consent is 16 years old. Indiana is a mandatory reporting state. Anyone who suspects a child (17 or younger) has been neglected or abused must by state law make a report.