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What to do if you are a victim of sexual assault
What to do if you are a victim of sexual assault
FIRST, KNOW THAT IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT. THERE ARE PEOPLE READY TO HELP.
FIRST, KNOW THAT IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT. THERE ARE PEOPLE READY TO HELP.
Your safety is top priority.
Get to a safe place.
If you are in danger or need medical care, call 9-1-1. If you need to call a trusted friend or loved one for support and comfort, do so. Both physical safety and emotional safety are important during this time.
You have options
You have options
Know your rights - Rights of Victims of Sexual Assault
Find a sexual assault advocacy near you - Dial 211 or contact a Sexual Assault Advocate
Receive medical attention.
You may not think that receiving medical care is necessary, but by going to the hospital you can receive a medical forensic exam (often referred to as a “rape kit”) which will aid in the collection and preservation of physical evidence as a result of the assault. If possible, you may want to consider contacting a hospital who has a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). A SANE is a registered nurse who has been specifically trained to provide comprehensive care to sexual violence victims. Medical evaluation will check for injuries that may not be visible and can provide options of treatment for STI and pregnancy prevention. An advocate can help locate a SANE or Indiana Medical Forensic Exam Provider closest to you.
Important note: You can consent to a medical examination and the collection of evidence and still withhold consent to release the evidence to the police. You can decide later to file a police report and participate in the prosecution of your assailant.
Call the police.
You may contact the police to file a police report. By filing a police report, you will be creating a formal, legal record of the crime that was committed against you. If the police are called to the scene, you are under no obligation to file a formal report.
Don’t worry about cost.
The cost of a forensic medical exam is covered by the state of Indiana through Indiana Violent Crime Victim Compensation Program.
What is consent?
What is consent?
According to Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking (ICESAHT), "Consent means affirmative words or conduct demonstrating an uncoerced, mutual agreement to engage in specific sexual activity and includes enthusiastic, voluntary, and informed permission that can be withdrawn at any time."
Click the links below to see additional information provided by ICESAHT
Marion County Center Of Hope Teams
Marion County Center Of Hope Teams
Center of Hope: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
Services: Specialized Medical Care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Medical Forensic Exam- Pediatric/Adolescent/Adult.
Location: 2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: (317) 338-1956
Center of Hope: Community East Hospital
Services: Specialized Medical Care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Medical Forensic Exam Adults/Adolescents only
Location: 1500 N Ritter Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 355-4673
Center of Hope: Community North Hospital
Services: Specialized Medical Care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Medical Forensic Exam Adults/Adolescents only
Location: 7150 Clearvista Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46256
Phone: (317) 355-4673
Center of Hope: Community South Hospital
Services: Specialized Medical Care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Medical Forensic Exam Adults/Adolescents only
Location: 1402 East County Line Road South, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Phone: (317) 355-4673
Center of Hope: Methodist Hospital
Services: Specialized Medical Care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Medical Forensic Exam Adults/Adolescents only
Location: 1701 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 840-1145
Center of Hope: St. Francis Hospital
Services: Specialized Medical Care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Medical Forensic Exam Adults/Adolescents only
Location: 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Phone: (317) 528-5440
Center of Hope: IU Riley Hospital
Services: Specialized Medical Care by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) and Medical Forensic Exam Pediatric only, Specialized Medical Care by an American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certified Child Abuse Pediatrician
Location: 705 Riley Hospital Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46206
Phone: (317) 944-5000
Statewide & National Sexual Assault Programs
Statewide & National Sexual Assault Programs
Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking (ICESAHT)
📍 931 East 86th Street, Suite 215 Indianapolis, IN 46260
☏ 317-624-2370
As Indiana’s statewide sexual assault coalition, ICESAHT provides a supportive network to survivors, service providers, and allies while promoting the expansion of sexual assault and human trafficking services throughout the state. We offer comprehensive evidence-based, victim-centered, and culturally competent training to community organizations and allies in order to help build their capacity to support those affected by these crimes. We also address public policy that affects survivors, all the while providing in-depth curriculum and raising awareness of the root causes of sexual assault and human trafficking and how to prevent them both.
Indiana Latino Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
📍 300 East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive, Suite 250 Indianapolis, IN 46205
☏ 317-926-4673 or 1-866-442-4627
Seeds of Hope is a support group for Latina victims and survivors of domestic violence. It is administered through the BCAP by a bilingual, culturally competent professional and is the only Spanish support group of its kind in central Indiana.
Multicultural Efforts to End Sexual Assault (MESA)
📍 915 W. State Street, Lilly Room 4-401
West Lafayette, IN 47907
☏ 765-496-3492
MESA is a statewide program that focuses on the primary prevention of sexual violence in under-served and traditionally marginalized communities. MESA focuses on organizing, engaging and mobilizing communities in an effort to create positive social change which will lead to healthier relationships, families and communities.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
☏ 717-909-0715 or 877-739-3895
NSVRC provides research & tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.
RAINN
☏ 800-656-4673
Online chat: online.rainn.org
Español: rainn.org/es
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7.
Online Sexual Assault Resources for healing
Online Sexual Assault Resources for healing
After Silence seeks to support, empower, validate, and educate survivors of rape, sexual abuse and all types of sexual violence by providing a website where victims can find answers and support about sexual violence. After Silence provides a free and moderated online support group, chat room, and message board with over 30 different forums ranging from topics created to discuss specific areas of healing and recovery form rape and sexual violence to more general discussions and lighter topics. Survivors can connect with one another in real time, share their stories, and ask questions of each other. After Silence website can also be viewed in Spanish language.
A self-guided tool. Sexual assault information when you need it. Begin reporting when you're ready.
Seek then speak is a free online tool developed by End Violence Against Women International. It can be accessed by survivors and support people any time and place they choose.
Survivor Space-A safe place for survivors of sexual abuse to heal
SurvivorSpace is a new technology-based resource informed by survivors, for survivors. It offers a safe space where adult survivors of child sexual abuse and those who care about them can learn from other survivors; find information on new rights under the law; focus on self-care and resiliency; read survivor stories; explore civil litigation; access national resources and institutional programs; and connect with others to learn about and discuss a wide range of topics.
RAINN
☏ 800-656-4673
Online chat: online.rainn.org
Español: rainn.org/es
RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7.
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Susan M. Howell, LLC
☏ 317-379-6770
📍 Zoom meeting options available
The Voices and Faces Project is a documentary initiative created to bring the names, faces and stories of survivors of sexual violence and trafficking to the attention of the public. It offers a speakers bureau, additional websites for resources, sexual violence survivor story archive, and a series of documentary and creative projects—including the country’s first creative writing workshop for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and trafficking.
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