Teen Doe No More
A teen-driven movement advancing prevention and awareness
You are not alone and it is not your fault. 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be the victim of sexual abuse by the time they are 18 years old.
Articles
As a teen you make important decisions about what—if any—sexual activity is right for you. Agreeing to sexual activity with someone (saying “yes”, or giving “consent”) means that you have freely decided to engage in that activity. If you are pressured emotionally or physically, if you go along because you don’t feel you have a choice or because you don’t know how to get out of the situation (“coercion”), you are not giving consent.
What Kids And Teens Can Do About Sexual Harassment
You have control over your own bodies and have the right to say NO!
Kids and teens you can no longer continue to keep quiet. When you report sexual harassment and abuse, you stop it for yourself and others!
Today, more than ever, it is critical for kids and teens to understand how and why sexual harassment and assault is wrong, and why teens must “SPEAK UP” when it happens.
Harassment doesn’t exist in just adult workplaces. It’s happening among our youth and we are doing little to nothing about it. This needs to end now!
Songs
Praying
"Praying" by Kesha is an emotional ballad about triumphing over adversity, healing from trauma, and finding peace by forgiving those who have hurt her.
Hands Clean
‘Hands Clean’ by Alanis Morissette has always been known for her raw honesty and willingness to tackle difficult subjects in her music. "Hands Clean" is no exception, as it delves into the complexities of a relationship marked by secrecy and vulnerability. The lyrics convey a sense of liberation as Morissette acknowledges her past while also asserting her strength. This duality resonates with listeners who may have faced similar emotional battles.
I Believe You
“I Believe You" by Fletcher is a powerful ballad addressing the struggles of sexual harassment and oppression, and offering solidarity to those who have felt unheard. The song speaks about the mental illness and trauma victims face, as well as the disbelief from others.
Roar
"Roar" by Katy Perry is an empowerment anthem about finding one's inner strength, overcoming adversity, and standing up for oneself. The song uses the metaphor of a lion's roar to symbolize finding a strong voice after being pushed down, and the jungle setting illustrates a journey from fear and submission to strength and leadership.
Books
Speak
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Speak is a bestselling modern classic about consent, healing, and finding your voice. More than 3.5 million copies sold.
Invisible Girls
by Patti Feuereisen PhD
A powerful source of healing for teen girls and young women who have experienced sexual abuse, Invisible Girls offers survivors agency and hope in an era when too many girls have suffered alone The statistics are staggering.
Videos
High-school students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School (WAMS) in Waterbury, CT worked with Jane Doe No More and American View Productions in 2024 to create the video ‘Respect Over Control’. Students were involved in the creative, writing and acting of the film.
Students and staff from WAMS
Tracy DiGiovancarlo shares her experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse. Tracy is a member of Jane Doe No More’s Survivors Speak Outreach Team.
““For me, speaking out is part of a my therapy and healing. When I speak, my voice is not my voice: it is the voice of thousands of individuals who have been touched by the horrific crime of assault.””
Podcasts
Jocelyn Maminta and Troy Schinkel
Troy's powerful message of hope and empowerment resonates with all survivors of child sexual abuse and sheds light on the importance of speaking out and finding support.
Jenn Tansley
Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak Outreach Team
Jenn Tansley experienced sexual assault in high school and has an important message.
“It’s so important to speak up when you are ready, and own your truth. There is so much power to be had in standing up and acknowledging what has happened to you. When we keep something inside, it tends to fester and hold more power over us. Don’t be afraid to leave a situation if it feels uncomfortable.”
Frequently Asked Questions*
What is sexual assault?
Sexual assault is any sexual contact that someone does not feely agree to. Agreeing under emotional or physical pressure is not consenting.
Can I be sexually assaulted by my boyfriend, girlfriend, partner, spouse, friend, or acquaintance?
Yes. The relationships status of involved individuals is not relevant. If sexual activity takes place without consent, it is sexual assault.
What if someone is incapacitated but still gives signs of consent to the sexual activity?
If the other person knew or should have known that the individual was incapacitated, there is no consent, regardless of any signs of consent.
What are the effects of sexual assault?
While each person is different and unique in their experience, many survivors are impacted by feeling shame, guilt, denial, isolation, amnesia, and/or dissociation.
What are some long term reactions of sexual assault?
Continuing anxiety, poor health, sense of helplessness, persistent fear, depression, mood swings, sleep disturbances, flashbacks, dissociation, panic attacks, phobias, relationship difficulties, isolation, paranoia, and/or localized pain.
* information from rainn.org
