What to do if YOU or SOMEONE YOU KNOW is sexually assaulted:

Under the provisions of Section 784.046 of the Florida Statutes, sexual violence is one incident of Sexual battery, as defined in chapter 794; A lewd or lascivious act, as defined in chapter 800, committed upon or in the presence of a person younger than 16 years of age; Luring or enticing a child, as described in chapter 787; Sexual performance by a child, as described in chapter 827; or Any other forcible felony wherein a sexual act is committed or attempted, regardless of whether criminal charges based on the incident were filed, reduced, or dismissed by the state attorney.

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• Go to a safe place, and get help quickly.
• Contact the UFPD Office of Victim Services at (352) 392-5648 or (352) 392-1111. A victim advocate can help you with medical, legal, and counseling services.
• Get medical attention immediately.
• Don’t bathe or douche.
• Save your clothing.
• Don’t disturb the physical surrounding in which the rape took place.
• Report the incident to the police.
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• Obtain a forensic exam whether or not you report to law enforcement.
• Have an advocate at the forensic exam with you
• Have the forensic exam sent for testing within 30 days, if reported to law enforcement
• Review the law enforcement report prior to final submission
• Be informed, present, and be heard at all crucial stages of the crinimal or juvenile proceeding
• Have an advocate with you during a discovery deposition
• Have identifying information about the criminal investigation be kept confidential
• Have the offender, if charged, tested for HIV and hepatitis
• Attend sentencing or disposition of the offender
• Notification of judicial proceedings and scheduling changes
• Be notified about the release of the incarcerated offender
• Request restitution
• Give a victim impact statement
• Take up to 3 days of leave from work (with eligible employer)
• Apply for an injunction if you fear for your safety or offender is nearing release

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• Call the UFPD Office of Victim Services at (352) 392-5648 or (352) 392-1111. A victim advocate will be able to tell you exactly what you and the victim should do.
• Start by believing, do not judge them.
• Give comfort; listen to what they have to say, and provide reassurance and support.
• Encourage (but do not force) action – having a medical exam, reporting the crime, seeking counseling & advocacy, etc.
• Don’t let your feelings get in the way of helping the victim.[/su_spoiler]

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• If you would like to make a police report, immediately notify law enforcement. A victim advocate will be available to assist you in exploring your options. An advocate can be reached at (352) 392-5648 or (352) 392-1111.
• If you think that you have been sexually assaulted, you should follow the same procedures you would in any other assault situation.
• If you think that you might have been drugged, call a friend, the police, a doctor, or 911 and get to a hospital. Even if you are unsure, you should report your suspicion that you may have been drugged to law enforcement.[/su_spoiler]

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Alachua County Rape Crisis Center (confidential) (352) 264-6760

UFPD Office of Victim Services (confidential) (352) 392-5648

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