It is essential that a victim of a sexual assault receive immediate medical attention, to protect against injury and disease and to assist in later prosecution. Before receiving such attention, the victim should not shower, wash any body part, douche, brush teeth, drink liquids or change clothes. The victim should also avoid urinating, and if there has been oral sexual contact, smoke or eat. Counseling can be critical to regaining one s emotional balance following a sexual assault. The USCS Counseling Center has trained professionals ready to assist or to refer to other competent professionals.
All assistance is free and strictly confidential.