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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Recent rape or sexual assault — victim needs safety, choice, and medical-legal care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Disclosure of forced sexual contact recent.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Torn clothing, distress, bleeding, confusion after incident.
Scene hazards: Retraumatization, STI and pregnancy risk
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.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if ongoing danger. Hospital one-stop crisis centre if available.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — National women helpline 181 for counselling referral.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Forensic exam, emergency contraception, HIV PEP within 72 hours.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Long-term trauma therapy through specialized services.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT blame clothing alcohol or behaviour.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT force bath before victim decides on forensic exam.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Victims must report to police before getting medical care
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical care is victim choice first. Evidence can be stored while deciding on report.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lost forensic window and untreated injuries due to reporting fear.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Assault causes physical injury and psychological trauma.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Early medical care prevents STI and documents if victim chooses legal path.