Counselors and trained advocate volunteers provide many services, such as accompanying individuals through the hospital system and explaining options, offering support and transportation home. On-Going Support Services Individuals who have been sexually assaulted experience a variety of feelings with which they have difficulty coping. Feelings such as shame, hurt, guilt, powerlessness, anger and eventually, rage, tend to affect interpersonal relationships as well as the victim's self-esteem. Many believe that ignoring their feelings, or not thinking about it will make it go away. This is not the case.
Sexual assault is a traumatic event for the victim and significant others.
It is in your best interest to seek professional help both on and off campus and in the community, for yourself and the important people in your life. St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Crime Victims Treatment Center 212 274-3210 Document available in PDF format Adobe PDF Reader required.