Do not change clothes. Bring a clean change of clothing with you to the hospital. This individual is familiar with both procedural requirements and the impact of sexual violence on victims. A sexual assault victim may experience a wide range of emotions such as shock, denial, anxiety, fear, depression, anger, guilt, or embarrassment. Reactions can occur immediately or may not surface for months or even years.
Recovery is a long-term process.
Immediate support and crisis intervention is always needed, even if only from a friend or a residence hall staff member . Immediate assistance from a trained professional can make a major difference in the victim's eventual psychological recovery. In addition, friends and family may also need help coping with the crisis and consequences of such a traumatic event. Disciplinary proceedings do not require that a police report be filed. Through the University Judicial Process Back to Table of Contents .