How to Find Support After a Sexual Assault

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Report the crime to the police if you feel comfortable doing so.. Call a sexual assault hotline to talk to a professional.. Chat online with a sexual assault support professional to avoid a phone call.

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1

Report the crime to the police if you feel comfortable doing so.

Step 1

Report the crime to the police if you feel comfortable doing so.

2

Call a sexual assault hotline to talk to a professional.

Step 2

Call a sexual assault hotline to talk to a professional.

3

Chat online with a sexual assault support professional to avoid a phone call.

Step 3

Chat online with a sexual assault support professional to avoid a phone call.

4

Find a sexual assault support provider near you for in-person services.

Step 4

Find a sexual assault support provider near you for in-person services.

5

Talk to a mental health professional for ongoing support.

Step 5

Talk to a mental health professional for ongoing support.

6

Join a support group to share your story.

Step 6

Join a support group to share your story.

7

Share as much as you feel comfortable with.

Step 7

Share as much as you feel comfortable with.

8

Talk about your assault with your romantic partner if you'd like to.

Step 8

Talk about your assault with your romantic partner if you'd like to.

9

Reach out to a family member or friend whom you trust.

Step 9

Reach out to a family member or friend whom you trust.

10

Do social activities to distract yourself.

Step 10

Do social activities to distract yourself.

11

Make new friends by joining clubs or taking classes.

Step 11

Make new friends by joining clubs or taking classes.

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