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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Recent rape or sexual assault — victim needs safety, choice, and medical-legal care.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Safety first. Believe them. Hospital if they agree. Do not wash before exam.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Disclosure of forced sexual contact recent.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Torn clothing, distress, bleeding, confusion after incident.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assault causes physical injury and psychological trauma.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Early medical care prevents STI and documents if victim chooses legal path.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move to safe private space.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ask: "Are you safe right now? Do you want me to call someone?"
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Offer blanket and water. Stay present — do not interrogate details.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If hospital agreed — bring change of clothes in paper bag.
When and how to get professional help.
All sexual assaults warrant medical evaluation within 72 hours for evidence and PEP.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Support choices. Forensic exam with consent. Do not force reporting.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if ongoing danger. Hospital one-stop crisis centre if available.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — National women helpline 181 for counselling referral.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT blame clothing alcohol or behaviour.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT force bath before victim decides on forensic exam.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Victims must report to police before getting medical care
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical care is victim choice first. Evidence can be stored while deciding on report.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lost forensic window and untreated injuries due to reporting fear.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Blast injury
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bomb, gas, or industrial blast caused injury — multiple hidden trauma types.
Carjacking
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Armed person forcing driver out or forcing entry while occupied.
Civil unrest
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Demonstration turned violent with projectiles, fires, or clashes with security forces.
Domestic violence
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Physical or sexual violence in home — victim or witness needs safety now.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Forensic exam, emergency contraception, HIV PEP within 72 hours.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Long-term trauma therapy through specialized services.