If You Have Been Sexually Assaulted:

	Get to a safe place.
	Don't bathe, shower, douche, change your clothes, eat, drink, smoke or urinate if possible. .
	Contact your local rape crisis program for support, guidance, and information or to meet you at a hospital. The centers are free, confidential, and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For centers in New Jersey, click here.
	Get immediate medical attention for possible injuries, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. A medical exam is also necessary to gather physical evidence.

Survivors may experience some or all of the following reactions:

Emotional shock	Helplessness
Fear	Guilt
Anxiety	Shame
Concerns about sexual intimacy

Your rights as a survivor of sexual violence:

• To be treated with respect and dignity.
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• To be assured of confidentiality.
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• To be allowed freedom of choice concerning the decisions that affect your life.
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• To be made aware of all the medical, legal and social service options available.
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• To be made aware of and to receive medical and counseling services whether or not the crime is reported to the police.
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• To be treated without prejudice regarding race, class, life-style, age, or occupation.