How To Help a Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted

BELIEVE your friend.

LISTEN without judging.

TELL them you care.  

FOLLOW your friend's lead. Support his/her decisions.

REASSURE your friend that this is not her fault.

RESPECT your friend’s confidentiality; do not confront the attacker.

EXPECT all sorts of emotions, including lack of emotion and/or shock.

GIVE your friend time. The recovery process is different for each victim and it may take time.