WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF RAPE- EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: Victims Must Realize And Be Reassured That The Rape Was Not Their Fault. Give A Listening Ear To The Victim And Don’t Blame Them, Punish Them Or Accuse Them Of Lying. · PRESERVE THE EVIDENCE: Do Not Shower, Wash The Clothes And Underwear, Brush Your Teeth, Drink Anything, Eat, Wash Your Hands, Douche Or Urinate Until After You Have Had A Medical Examination. Doing Any Of The Above Will Destroy Evidence (things That Your Attacker May Have Left Behind, Such As Fibers, Hairs, Saliva Or Semen). Save All Of The Clothing You Were Wearing At The Time Of The Assault. Place Each Item Of Clothing In A Separate Paper Bag. Do Not Use Plastic Bags Because The Heat In Them May Destroy Your Evidence Like Semen. Do Not Clean Or Disturb Anything In The Area Where The Assault Occurred. This Will Be Hard Because Victims Want To Shower And Feel Refreshed But It Will Help You Get Justice. · GET MEDICAL EXAMINATION: This Is Very Important And Must Be Done In A Government Hospital. Only Government Hospital Reports Are Admissible In Court. Victim Must Be Given Access To Post Exposure Prophylaxis (pep) To Prevent HIV Infection And This Should Be Taken Within 48 Hours And Is Available At Every Government Hospital. Morning After Emergency Contraceptive Can Be Prescribed To Greatly Decrease The Chance Of Pregnancy. Take A Change Of Clothes To The Hospital Because They Will Need To Keep The Clothes And Underwear Worn During The Assault For Evidence. · REPORT TO THE NEAREST POLICE STATION: Reporting To The Police Is Crucial In The Quest To Get Justice And Keep The Abuser Behind Bars. Every Time We Lock Up A Rapist, Were Preventing Him Or Her From Committing Another Attack. Its The Most Effective Tool That Exists To Prevent Future Rapes. Victims Should Go To The Police In The Company Of A Trusted Family Member Or Friend. · GET PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING FOR THE VICTIM: Counselling Is The First Step To Recovery And Victims Need That To Heal And Transition Successfully. Victims Of Rape Are More Likely To Suffer Depression, Low Self Esteem, Guilt, Sleep Disorders, Insecurity Etc. Over To You Guys, Share Your Comments, Suggestions, Advice Or Questions With Us Below. And PLEASE Remember To Spread The Word
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 11:03:11 +0000
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