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Supportive Resources

If you or someone you know is in danger or needs immediate help, then call 911.

If a friend or colleague has experienced sexual assault (including sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking), there are ways you can help.

Share Resources

• Share this website with them.
• Share the following documents, which outline options for those who have experienced sexual assault:
  • Choices for Help - Students (PDF) (coming soon)
  • Choices for Help - Employees (PDF) (coming soon)

• If your friend is a student or employee, refer them to the confidential and non-confidential resources

Ask How You Can Help

• Listen. Offer support and compassion. Be patient and try to avoid interrupting them or making statements that may be judgmental.
• Ask a counselor or victim advocate for guidance and tips on how to approach the person
• Do not ask for details about what happened or why it happened. Let the person share what they are comfortable sharing. Avoid questions that suggest blame.
• Challenge statements of self-blame. Let them know the responsibility for the assault does not lie with them, regardless of what they did leading up to, during, or after what happened.
• If they want to seek medical attention or report the assault, offer to accompany that person to the hospital, police station, campus security, and so on.
• Respect their privacy. Do not tell others about the person's experiences or reveal any names or details without permission.
• Remember to take care of yourself. Supporting someone who has experienced sexual violence can be an emotional and challenging experience. Pay attention to your needs – this could mean setting boundaries, spending time on activities you enjoy, or talking to a friend or counselor if needed.