Did you know that teens are twice as likely as other age groups to be victims of violent crime? Crime victims your age often feel hopeless, depressed, guilty, anxious, or ashamed. Being a victim of crime may cause you to do poorly in school, abuse drugs or alcohol, or have problems eating or sleeping. If you or someone you know has been a victim of crime, whether it is bullying, assault, rape, theft, or anything else, you are not alone! There is help.

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