Feel safe, as rape is a traumatic invasion of a person. It is often difficult for the victim to be alone. Be believed, especially with date rape. Victims need to be believed that what occurred was, in fact, a rape. Know if was not her fault.
Most victims feel guilty and feel that the attack was their fault.
Take control of their life. They may feel completely out of control of what is happening to her. A significant step on the road to recovery is to regain a sense of control in little, as well as big things. Stay with her tonight so that she is not alone. She may need to talk at odd hours of the night or a great deal at the beginning.