Believe your friend It takes courage and strength to tell someone. Your friend trusts you. Listen and let your friend talk at his or her pace. Give control to your friend.
Call SSAP for more information and resources.
Then give the information to your friend. You may need support so you can continue to help your friend. Rape is a traumatic event in a person's life. It has rippling effects on friends and family. Remember, your friend needs time to heal it does not happen overnight.