Don t be afraid to offer to help you may save someone s life. To prevent future acts of domestic violence, the community must get involved. Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault may be openly upset, even hysterical, or they may be numb and seemingly calm. You may be able to help. Even if she doesn t think she is injured, a doctor should examine the victim, just in case.
Rape is a traumatic violation of a person.
Especially in the beginning, it is often difficult for victims to be alone. With date rape especially, victims need to be believed that what occurred was, in fact, a rape. Know it was not her fault. Most rape victims feel guilty and feel that the attack was somehow their fault. Take control of her life.