The right to be free means that you have the right to seek safety when you need it. Force Anything that prevents you from choosing freely to do something. Force can be used by people who have authority over you. As a young person you know that adults have power over you. If an adult takes advantage of that power to make you do something against your will, they are using the force of authority.
Force can come from other teens, too.
Neglect also includes exposing a child or teen to illegal activity, or abandoning a child or teen. Emotional Abuse Deliberately not praising, insulting constantly, ignoring someone's emotional needs, or hurting someone's feelings on purpose. Physical Abuse Hurting someone physically. This can include hitting, slapping, beating, kicking, punching, throwing around, burning, etc. Sexual Harassment Unwanted or unwelcome sexual talk or actions.