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Sexual Assault Support

You are not to blame. Support is available. You do not have to decide anything right now.

Safety note: If someone may be monitoring your phone or browser, use a safer device if possible, delete your browsing history after visiting, or call or text from a trusted phone.

What you can expect from an advocate

  • You can talk to an advocate even if you are not sure what you want to do.
  • An advocate can explain your options for medical care, emotional support, evidence collection, and reporting.
  • You are not required to report to get support.
  • All calls to HOPE Works and RAINN are free and confidential.
  • If this happened recently and you may want medical care or evidence collection, call an advocate or emergency provider as soon as possible for guidance.

Text and chat options

Text HOPE to 64673 to reach RAINN by text.

rainn.org — online chat available

You deserve support regardless of what happened, what you were wearing, whether you knew the person, or whether you reported it. Support is available.

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