
What should I say to a friend, family member and/or loved one if they tell me they’ve been sexually assaulted? Sexual violence at its root is about one person feeling…

Who pays for the Medical Forensic Exam? Paying for the cost of medical care after a sexual assault can be a real barrier for survivors in deciding whether to seek…

What is a Medical Forensic Exam? Moving Away From “Rape Kits” While “rape kit” is often heard in the media and on television crime shows, this term is not trauma-informed…

What reporting options does my friend, family member and/or loved one have in Colorado? In the state of Colorado, survivors of sexual assault have a variety of reporting options. Colorado…

Who can I refer my friend, family member and/or loved one to speak to for help? As a friend, family member, and/or loved one of a survivor, it can be…

For Friends and Families Supporting a survivor of sexual assault can be an emotional and challenging experience. You are likely trying to process your own feelings about what happened to…