Sexual Assault
The process of recovering from a sexual assault or rape takes time. As a friend, your help during this process is essential. Survivors need a great deal of support and caring as they begin to address and survive a very frightening and violent experience. Friends and family can help by:
- Listening and being available.
- Believing and not judging.
- Offering a safe place to stay or even staying with the survivor.
- Recognizing that recovery takes a long time.
- Respecting the decisions that the survivor makes.
- Being gentle, sensitive, and respectful of the survivor's wishes for closeness or affection.
- Dealing with your own feelings.
If your friend has been recently assaulted, please click here for a list of steps you may want to discuss with your friend in obtaining further professional assistance.
If You've Been Sexually Assaulted | Statistics on Sexual Assault
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