If You've Been Raped

	Call police or sheriff's department immediately.
	Do not change clothes, douche, shower, use the bathroom, brush your teeth, or drink anything.
	Go to the hospital emergency room.
	Bring a change of clothes to the hospital.
	Call the Prairie Center hotline for an advocate to meet you and support you through the process.

As a survivor, you have the right to…

	Be believed.
	Determine whether or not you want to report the sexual assault to law enforcement.
	Be treated in a considerate and sensitive manner by law enforcement and prosecution personnel.
	Not be exposed to prejudice because of your race, age, class, lifestyle, or occupation.
	Be considered a rape survivor regardless of the relationship of the assailant to you (i.e., spouse, partner, acquaintance, relative, etc.).
	Qualify for funds for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation and, in the case of death, funeral and burial costs.
	Request services such as psychological counseling, court transportation/accompaniment, or emergency financial assistance from local victim/witness assistance or rape crisis center.
	Be informed about the details and progress of your case by the state's attorney.
	Submit a victim impact statement to the court, attend sentencing and parole hearings of the offender, and be notified of parole release if you so request.
	You have the right to survive!