Be supportive - Be prepared to listen for as long as your friend needs support. Sometimes friends and family members expect rape victims to be upset for only a week or two. Understand that rape does not go away after a short time. Victims often need to talk about their assault for a long time. Encourage your friend to get medical attention and counseling Protect your friend's privacy - Do not reveal the story to other people.
Information is strictly confidential and all records are destroyed after seven years.
A member of the Counseling Center staff is on call 24 hour a day. In addition to private consultation, the Couseling Center also provides support groups for victims of sexual assault.