Find a safe location, away from the abuser. Your safety is crucial.
Report the attack immediately. (Call 911 in most locations in the U.S.)
Seek medical care as soon as possible, even if you don’t have any visible physical
injuries.
Preserve all evidence of the attack. This valuable evidence can be used against the
abuser and should not be compromised.
Don’t bathe, wash your hands, eat, brush
your teeth, etc.
If you are still in the location of the
abuse, don’t clean the area.
Write down any details you can
remember about the abuser and the
attack.
Here's what you should do immediately after a sexual assault: