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This 68 page extensive booklet was written specifically for adult sexual assault survivors and their loved ones. It was developed by a team of experts in the field and reviewed by a national advisory council including survivors. It includes extensive trauma-informed information about healing and recovering after a sexual assault including: medical care and options, reporting concerns, the criminal justice process, and additional resources. This resource is survivor-centered and culturally sensitive for any adult survivor of sexual assault and their loved ones. See below for Table of Contents.
Table of Contents: Coping with Sexual Assault
An Introduction to this booklet
How to use this resource
If the sexual assault happened recently
Some important points to remember
Understanding rape and other types of sexual assault
What are the different types of force and sexual assault?
Common responses and feelings after a sexual assault
Some warning signs you might see in yourself
Unique concerns for diverse survivors
- For survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV).
- For survivors of same-sex sexual assault
- For male survivors
- For LGBTQIA+ survivors
- For survivors of color
- For immigrant survivors and undocumented survivors
- For survivors with disabilities
- For all survivors with marginalized identities
Minority stress, health and mental health
The impact of trauma on the brain and body
Trauma-informed care for survivors
Medical care, options and related concerns
The sexual assault forensic examination/reporting options
Medical care specific to males, trans and intersex survivors
Sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy concerns
Emergency contraception and other options.
Alcohol and drug-facilitated sexual assault
Reporting the crime and the criminal investigation
The court process and testifying in court
Other legal concerns and your rights
If it has been awhile since the sexual assault
Helping family and friends to understand better
Signs of an unhealthy relationship
Resources for survivors, loved ones and providers
A final message on coping
Whether it happened recently or years ago, there are many people available to support you.
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Customer feedback:
"One of the best resources available on the topic. Thank you!" --A Victim Advocate
"The Coping with Sexual Assault booklet really helped me to understand things better. I can't thank you enough." --A Rape Survivor
"I wish this resource was available when I sought help after being raped. The Rape Crisis Center staff were great but having something like this in writing really would have helped me a lot. I think survivors will benefit greatly from the information in this booklet.” --A Rape Survivor