Victim of Rape

If You Are a Victim of Rape

• Report crime immediately to Police. Call 911.
• Do not wash.
• Have a medical exam and internal gynecological exam as soon as possible accompanied by a police officer preferably.
  1. Inform doctor of exact acts committed upon you and have him note any medical evidence of them.
  2. Semen smears must be taken by the doctor.
  3. Doctor should note any bruises or injuries (bleeding, lacerations, etc.) external and internal.
  4. Have the doctor test for venereal diseases (and pregnancy later if relevant).
• Inform the police of all details of attack, however intimate, and of anything unusual you may have noted about the attacker. Remember, what he said and how he said it may lead to his arrest.
• Show police any external bruises or injuries however minor, resulting from the attack. Also show them to a friend or relative who might be available as a corroborative witness at the trial.
• Give the undergarments to the police (for semen analysis).
• Give any torn or stained clothing to the police.
• When calm, make note of the events of the attack, unusual details, etc.