Armageddon, embarrassedtobehuman: rippingyarns: ...

embarrassedtobehuman:

rippingyarns:

chelle-shock:

mygypsyblood:

clitorisaurusrex:crvdamn:adailyriot:carlyannarchy:fight-war-not-wars:humanequalsgarbage:-blackeneddove:
Just a note, in NC the victim is charged for their rape kit, and their information (name, age, sex, address) becomes public knowledge on a public database. It’s horrible and wrong, but they do it. There are many rapes that go uncharged because the simple hospital visit and interview with the police objectify and harass the victim.

Yeah, I don’t know if I think that encouraging your friend to get a rape kit/report it is necessarily the best way to go about things. Aside from the money, rape kits can be another extremely traumatizing experience, let alone the horror that can be trying to press charges for rape.
image is a flyer or zine page that has two columns. One is titled “What to do if…you or a friend are sexually assaulted” and the list reads:
Go to a safe place, with people you feel comfortable with.
Go to a hospital right away for a rape kit; DO NOT bathe, douche, shower, or change clothes before hospital visit. Cleaning, although that may be your first instinct, will destroy evidence that could be used if you decide to prosecute the offender.
Talk to a legal advocate to decide whether or not you should file a report.
Utilize the resources in your community to help you cope with the assault.
Remember: the rapist is entirely responsible for a rape. A survivor is never at fault or to blame, regardless of the situation.
If your friend has been assaulted, stand by them, listen and do anything you can to help.
The other column reads: “Help a survivor” and says:
Believe what your friend is telling you.
Don’t pressure or force them to do anything. They need to feel they are in charge of decisions.
Tell your friend that the rape is NOT their fault. Do not blame your friend for what happened.
Don’t question their behavior or reasons.
Ask them how you can help, ask them what they want.
Encourage them to go to a hospital to get a rape kit done.
Rape is a crime, encourage them to report it.
Encourage them to think about talking to a counselor.
Support your friends. Listen to their story and their needs. Don’t be judgemental.
The RAPE, ABUSE, AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK hotline can redirect you to a local crisis center. 1-800-656-HOPE Make your community aware of the resources in your area.

rippingyarns:

chelle-shock:

mygypsyblood:

clitorisaurusrex:crvdamn:adailyriot:carlyannarchy:fight-war-not-wars:humanequalsgarbage:-blackeneddove:

Just a note, in NC the victim is charged for their rape kit, and their information (name, age, sex, address) becomes public knowledge on a public database. It’s horrible and wrong, but they do it. There are many rapes that go uncharged because the simple hospital visit and interview with the police objectify and harass the victim.

Yeah, I don’t know if I think that encouraging your friend to get a rape kit/report it is necessarily the best way to go about things. Aside from the money, rape kits can be another extremely traumatizing experience, let alone the horror that can be trying to press charges for rape.

image is a flyer or zine page that has two columns. One is titled “What to do if…you or a friend are sexually assaulted” and the list reads:

Go to a safe place, with people you feel comfortable with.

Go to a hospital right away for a rape kit; DO NOT bathe, douche, shower, or change clothes before hospital visit. Cleaning, although that may be your first instinct, will destroy evidence that could be used if you decide to prosecute the offender.

Talk to a legal advocate to decide whether or not you should file a report.

Utilize the resources in your community to help you cope with the assault.

Remember: the rapist is entirely responsible for a rape. A survivor is never at fault or to blame, regardless of the situation.

If your friend has been assaulted, stand by them, listen and do anything you can to help.

The other column reads: “Help a survivor” and says:

Believe what your friend is telling you.

Don’t pressure or force them to do anything. They need to feel they are in charge of decisions.

Tell your friend that the rape is NOT their fault. Do not blame your friend for what happened.

Don’t question their behavior or reasons.

Ask them how you can help, ask them what they want.

Encourage them to go to a hospital to get a rape kit done.

Rape is a crime, encourage them to report it.

Encourage them to think about talking to a counselor.

Support your friends. Listen to their story and their needs. Don’t be judgemental.

The RAPE, ABUSE, AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK hotline can redirect you to a local crisis center. 1-800-656-HOPE Make your community aware of the resources in your area.