What happens after I’ve told someone?

After you’ve told someone about a sexual assault, it can be really helpful to contact your nearest Centre Against Sexual Assault to talk about your next step.

If the assault was recent, you will need to consider medical issues. If the assault was some time ago you might want to decide whether you want the police involved or if you would like to see a Counsellor.

Issues such as pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Infections etc

Who is a counsellor?

A professional who has been specially trained to support people who have been sexually assaulted or abused. The Counsellor can also speak with medical and legal services on behalf of the person if they want this.

Useful phone numbers

Contact a Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Unit or Sexual Crimes Squad of the Victoria Police: Call 000 and ask for the unit, or call (03) 9865 5100

Links

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For more information

For more information about this or to contact the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault go to the SECASA website.