If you need someone to talk to they can listen. Talking to someone you trust can help you make sense of your feelings and can help you to feel better about yourself. If you or someone you know is raped then the Sexual Assault Service can provide crisis support and Counselling. They can organise medical help and legal help, if that is what you want, and they can give you information or they can just be there to talk and listen. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted either recently or in the past then you have a right to report it to the Police and receive legal protection.
Sexual assault is a crime and a very serious crime.
If you decide to report an assault to the Police then an officer trained in talking to victims of sexual assault will take your statement. If there is enough evidence then the offender will be arrested, questioned and charged. The offender may be kept in custody or they may be granted bail. The conditions of bail are designed to protect you and any other witnesses. Your local Police or Clerk of Courts can help you to obtain an order.