What Can I Do If I or Someone I Know Has Experienced Sexual Violence?

Your safety is the first priority. Call 9-1-1 and make sure you are safe. The police can assist you in getting a forensic exam to collect evidence of the assault for use in an investigation. You can decide whether or not to press charges later. You should obtain medical care to treat your injuries and receive medicine to treat possible sexually transmitted infections.

There are many options available to you and you may be uncertain which is the next step for you:

• ASU Student Advocacy and Assistance and ASU PD Victim Advocate are places to hear about options and services.
• In addition, peer student advisers are available through the Sun Devil Support Network.

To have an entirely confidential conversation regarding your experience, reach out to ASU Counseling or ASU Health Services. 

For more information and resources, please visit the Sexual Violence Awareness and Response website.

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