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If YOU HAVE
BEEN ASSAULTED:
OR
OR
YOUR
LOCAL RAPE CRISIS CENTER ADVOCATE WILL GUIDE
YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS…
***IT IS
YOUR CHOICE IF YOU WANT TO REPORT TO YOUR
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. IF YOU CHOOSE TO
REPORT AT A LATER TIME, THERE MIGHT NOT BE
ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO PROSECUTE.
RAPE IS A
TERRIBLE CRIME, BUT…
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT!!!!
You have the right to…
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Have a
friend, family member, or a sexual
assault advocate present with you while
talking with the police.
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Have an
advocate present with you during the
rape exam.
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Be treated
with respect, dignity, and courtesy.
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File a
police report and receive services, no
matter what your relationship is with
the assailant/perpetrator.
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Not be
judged because of your race, age, class,
gender, sexual orientation, or language.
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Privacy
when meeting with a counselor or a
police officer.
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Understand
all forms you are asked to sign.
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Ask
questions and receive answers about any
procedures, examinations, reports, etc.
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Be told of
any necessary follow-up needed.
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Voice
complaints and expect to have them
heard.
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