If raped, what should I do?
• Do call the Rape Crisis Line (889-RAPE in High Point or 273-RAPE in Greensboro) The Rape Crisis Line is staffed 24 hours a day. In a manner of minutes, you will speak with a trained Rape Crisis Volunteer, providing emergency information and crisis intervention.

• Do not shower, bathe, or change clothes. Valuable evidence may be destroyed. If you have showered, bathed or changed clothes already, evidence may still be collected. Bring your clothes with you to the Emergency Department.

• Do not straighten your apartment or home if you were assaulted at either of these places. Wait until law enforcement has had an opportunity to collect evidence from the area.

• Do not eat, drink beverages, smoke cigarettes, or use the bathroom if at all possible prior to your visit to the emergency department. Each of these activities destroys evidence vital to the evidence kit.

• Do bring a change of clothes with you to the emergency department. Clothes worn during the assault may be kept for evidence.

• Do seek long-term counseling. The rape crisis victim advocate will assist you by referring you to a certified therapist in the area.

Remember, rape is never your fault

My friend was raped, how can I help?
• Be supportive and non-judgmental. Listen as long as you are needed. Reassure your friend that your relationship has not changed because of the assault.

• Respect your friend's right to privacy. Don't share details of the rape with others. Allow him/her to tell others when they are ready.

• Seek help from the Rape Crisis Line at 889-RAPE(7273) or 273-RAPE(7273)