Helping someone after sexual trauma
Things happen no matter what we do or don’t do, it is never their fault. If you or someone you know is assaulted:
- Do not blame yourself/your friend
- Call 911, the campus police, the local rape crisis hotline, or report on mysafecampus.com
- Ask for a victim advocate from a local crisis center
- Get medical attention immediately
- Do NOT change clothes, use the bathroom, or wash yourself/ the victim
- Consider reporting to the police
- Consider reporting to the Title IX coordinator
- Gather any texts or conversations that may help show your perspective. DO NOT delete anything.
- Get counseling services and support through CAPS