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How to Help a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted

Disclosing sexual assault or abuse is VERY HARD for any survivor. Whether the abuse was recent or happened in childhood, when a survivor discloses, it MUST be taken seriously. There must have been something within your relationship to have the survivor choose you to disclose to. Please take this trust they have in you and help them navigate. 

Resources to Give THEM

  • Provide the number to the National Sexual Assault Hotline
  • Provide the number to their local Rape Crisis Center (Illinois)
  • Explain it is THEIR CHOICE to report to the local police or not

Resources for YOU

7 Ways Not to React When Your Friend is Sexually Assaulted
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File Type: pdf
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ICASA Brochure- How Can I Help?
A Guide for Friends and Family of Sexual Assault Survivors
YouTube video: "How to support a friend who has been sexually assaulted." Captions available.

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RSAC is a registered 501(c)(3)
RSAC is a United Way of Rock River Valley and United Way of Ogle County non-profit organization.
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RSAC has been serving the Winnebago, Boone and Ogle County areas for over 35 years. Click here to learn more about our mission to help end sexual violence.
About us
RSAC serves all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, class or sexual orientation.

If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to
RSAC Executive Director,
Erica Engler at 815-636-9811.
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RSAC provides 5 essential services in all 3 counties. Click on what you are interested in learning more about.
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If you are in crisis, call our hotline. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • For Survivors >
      • Sexual Abuse Facts
      • What to Do
      • Coping Skills
      • How to Help a Friend
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Newsletter
    • Career Opportunities
    • RSAC in the Media
    • Board Member Shout Outs!
    • Resources >
      • Coping Skills >
        • Coping Skills Video Series
        • Coping Skills- Children
        • Coping Skills- Adult
      • For Caregivers >
        • Social Media Safety
        • Talking To Your Children
        • Resource Book for Caregivers
        • Coping Skills- Children
      • For Teens >
        • Internet Safety Tips
        • Coping Skills- Teens
  • Services
    • Counseling Services
    • Crisis Intervention
    • Prevention Education
    • Professional Education
    • Medical & Legal Advocacy
    • RAD Programs
    • Servicios en Español
  • Donate
    • Wish List
    • Creative Fundraising
    • Thank You Donors
  • Events
    • Dispelling the Darkness >
      • 2020
      • 2021
      • 2022
    • Open House!
    • Golf Play Day >
      • #RSACGolfPlayDay2016
      • #RSACGolfPlayDay2017
      • #RSACGolfPlayDay2018
      • #RSACGolfPlayDay2019
    • RSAC 40th Anniversary Celebration
    • SAAM >
      • #SAAM2017
      • #SAAM2018
      • #SAAM2019
      • #SAAM 2020
      • #SAAM 2021
      • #SAAM2022
  • Contact