Rights and Needs of Someone Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted
Support Services
Rights and Needs of Someone Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre
to be reminded it was not their fault
to be believed
to be listened to
their experience validated as significant
to be in control of what happens
a non-judgmental attitude
understanding of their trauma
safety and privacy
opportunity to talk at their own pace
encouragement to accept help and support information
The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre also provides training courses for specific sectors of the community in appropriate response to disclosures. These sectors may include Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Disabilities, Youth, and Medical Practitioners.