Actions You Can Take if Someone You Know is a Victim of Sexual Violence
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If you or someone you care about is a victim of sexual violence, call a statewide hotline, or contact one of these organizations:
- Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
Staff and advocates can help you find program services in your area.
- RU12? Community Center’s SafeSpace
For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender specific services.- SafeSpace Support Line: 802-863-0003 or 866-869-7341
Victim advocates are available to answer your call during Support Line hours: Monday through Thursday 9am-6pm and Friday 9am-2pm
- SafeSpace Support Line: 802-863-0003 or 866-869-7341
How you can support someone who has suffered sexual violence:
- Encourage the victim to call a statewide hotline.
- Maintain confidentiality – this can be very important for an individual’s safety and privacy.
- Believe the victim, and help her or him access resources and health care without pressuring or judging.
- Let them know that they are not alone – that you are there to provide support when they need it.
- Support them as they think about the risks and benefits of different actions.
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