What to do if you have been sexually assaulted (When you are forced to have ANY form of sexual contact without your consent, it is not your fault!)

You should:

• Get to a safe place.
• Call 911.
  Get medical attention immediately. Don't change clothes, shower, or brush your teeth. Do not go the bathroom, comb your hair or drink or eat anything before you are seen by medical personnel. This is in order to preserve evidence if you choose to make a police report. If you feel you absolutely must change your clothes, put them in a paper bag. Don't use a plastic bag.
• Don't change anything in the physical surroundings until the police conduct their investigation.
• It is important to get a medical check-up to make sure you are alright. Even with no visible sign of injury, you need to make sure you have no internal injuries.
• Remember the sooner you report this crime the better.
• Even if you choose not to report your rape, seek help.
• Seeking medical treatment does not mean that you have to make a report to the police.
• Please know that the Rape Crisis Center offers free confidential counseling for you and your loved ones. Know that you are doing the best you can. Believe in yourself. Let us help you! You are not alone.

Call the Rape Crisis Center 24 hours a day/7 days a week
912-233-7273 or 1-888-241-7273

If you are in immediate danger or are in need of emergency assistance, call 911. If you are seeking support, please call our hotline: 912-233-7273 or 1-888-241-7273.

If you are not in an emergency situation and would prefer to email us, please allow 72 hours for a response.