Another important function of the Service is to provide information and referral to women on legal and medical issues. Many women are undecided as to whether or not to report the sexual assault to the police. The Sexual Assault Support Service will give information about police and court procedures, and support women in whatever decision they make. They may be of any age, cultural background, race, social class or income level. They may be of any age, cultural background, race, social class or income level.
Rape is a terrifying experience.
Most women who have been raped believed they were going to be killed in the course of the assault. The particular effects of rape on the victim have been recognised and are identified as the 'rape trauma syndrome'. The Tasmanian Women's Health Network Web Site was constructed and developed by Carolyn Frohmader of Spotted Dog Consultancies.