Sexual assault is never your fault. It doesn’t matter if you were drunk, asleep, in a relationship with the person, whether you said ‘yes’ initially and then changed your mind, or whether you even remember the sexual assault or just feel that something happened to you.
It doesn’t matter if the sexual assault or molest happened long in the past and the feelings and thoughts about it are now becoming increasingly uncomfortable. We believe you and we are here to assist you and support your recovery from the assault.
Even if you do not want to report sexual assault or rape to law enforcement, for your own health and safety, we urge you to get medical treatment for possible sexually transmitted diseases, injuries or potential pregnancy.
Call the CNVC 24 hour crisis line at 1-800-4544766 or 209-533-3401 as soon as possible if you have been sexually assaulted or raped or are a victim of a hate crime that includes sexual assault or rape.
CNVC advocates can accompany and support you through peer counseling, medical-legal exam, law enforcement interviews and in court.
How Sexual Assault and Rape can Affect You
Sexual assault and rape are traumatic events. Afterwards you may experience any of the feelings or reactions on this list as well as others
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Last Updated ( Friday, 18 December 2009 20:48 )
