Sexual Assault? Get the Information You Need to Understand Your Rights.

Reporting to law enforcement is only one reporting option for those impacted by sexual abuse, assault, or harassment.

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Your rights and options often depend on the circumstances surround the abuse that happened such as how long ago it occurred, what state it occurred in, who the perpetrator was in relation to you, and if you were a minor and experienced child sexual abuse. 

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To help individuals understand more of their rights and options related to specific types of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, we have created the following pages to help survivors find more relevant information. If you have questions, remember that you can always reach out to Helping Survivors if you’re seeking information on your reporting rights and options.