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You can call the RAINN Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) to be connected to the Rape Crisis Center nearest to you.

First, get to a safe place and then contact someone who can help you such as the police, a friend, or your local rape crisis center. Do not shower, bathe, douche, drink or eat, smoke, or change clothes. Remember that there are many sources of assistance. Here are some things to consider:

Initial Reactions

  • Emotional Reactions
  • Physical Reactions
  • Behavioral & Thinking Reactions

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  • Reasons for Going to the Hospital
  • How Much Will it Cost? (Rape Victims Assistance Fund)
  • Do I Have to Tell My Parents?
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  • Evidence Collection Kit

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  • Perceived Advantages of Reporting to the Police
  • Crime Victim Compensation
  • Perceived Disadvantages of Reporting to the Police
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