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Finding Support and Healing After Sexual Assault

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Understanding Your Rights and Exploring Your Options

As a victim of crime, you possess specific rights, which are protected by the laws of the location (state, territory, or tribe) where the crime occurred. These laws are designed to support and empower you. Laws that may be especially relevant if you have experienced sexual assault include those ensuring:
  • Access to a forensic exam (rape kit) at no cost to you, so that evidence can be collected with no financial burden
  • Confidential access to victim advocates, who can provide guidance and support while respecting your privacy
  • Clearly defined time limits (statutes of limitations) on specific legal actions, so you understand the timeframe for pursuing justice
  • Mandated reporting of the assault if you are a vulnerable person (child or elder adult), with specific protections in place
  • Confidential communication with service providers, so you can speak openly and honestly
  • Proper testing or storage of evidence kits, to preserve your options
  • Potential eligibility for financial compensation as a crime victim, to help you on your path to healing
To ensure you have the most accurate and personalized information, it is highly recommended that you contact a rape crisis center in the area where the assault took place. These local experts will be well-versed in the laws that apply to your specific situation. RAINN also provides a valuable database of state laws, a helpful resource for understanding your rights.

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