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You Have Rights!

• You have the right to know about your body and your sexuality
• You have the right to be treated with respect and dignity
• You have the right to decide who can touch your body in any way
• You have the right to be safe wherever you live and play
• You have the right to say “No” if someone is doing something you don’t want – even if the person doing it is someone you like

If You Are Abused:

• You have the right to tell someone that you were abused
• You have the right to talk to police about your abuse
• You have the right to get help and accommodations to tell your story
• You have the right to ask for someone trusted (like a therapist or counselor) to talk with you about your abuse

Disability Rights Ohio is here to help you if these rights are violated. If you think
someone has disrespected your rights, you can call Disability Rights Ohio. We
will help you stop abuse, get help to recover from abuse, and try to get abusers
punished.

Call us at 614-466-7264 or 800-282-9181
TTY: 614-728-2553 or 800-858-3542