What Should I Do If I Am Sexually Assaulted?
by virayvibe on Feb.19, 2009, under Living, Women
* Find a safe environment – by far the aggressor. Let yourself just a friend, you stay for moral support.
* For proof of the attack – do not bathe or brush his teeth. Note any details you remember, about this attack and the attacker.
* Open the National Sexual Assault Hotline, the Rainn for free and confidential advice, 24 hours per day: 1-800-656-HOPE.
* You medical help. Even without injury, it is important to determine the risk of STDs and pregnancy.
o For legal evidence, ask the hospital for a rape kit examination.
o If you think you may have been drugs, require that collect a urine sample. The sample must be analyzed later by a forensic laboratory.
* Report the rape to law enforcement authorities. An adviser may need to process information.
* Remember, this is not your fault.
* Recognize that the processing of rape seed needs time. Enjoy the time you need.
* Knowledge, as never too late to call. Even if the attack occurred years, the National Sexual Assault Hotline can still help. Many victims do not recognize they need help for several months or years later.
How can I help a friend who was sexually abused?
* Listen. Get Involved. Do not wertend.
* Encourage your friend to seriously consider reporting the rape to law enforcement. An adviser may be information that your friend must make that decision.
* Be patient. Remember that your friend, it will take some time, until the crime.
* Let your friends know that professional help is the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Promoting him or her to the hotline, but only that your friend may be the decision to get help.
What can I do for my risk of a reduction of sexual abuse?
* Leave your drink unattended or drink from an open container.
* If you are a party, go with a group of friends. Check all, ensure any other, and together.
* Be aware of proximity at all times.
* You can not isolate you with someone you do not know or trust.
* Do you want your level of intimacy in a relationship, and clearly their limits.
How do I get my child against sexual abuse?
* From the communication, communicate, communicate.
* Tell your children the correct names of their body parts. Armed with information, children are better able Flag for you.
* Teach your children about safety and the precarious key, what is physical affection.
* Let your children know that respect for the elderly is not an adult, your child uncomfortable. It is OK to say no and it is OK, the current situation.
* Trust your instincts. If your instinct tells you something wrong, which is followed.
* For more information on Internet safety, download A Parent’s Guide to Internet by the FBI. Materials are available in English and Spanish.
