Sexual Assault

There are an abundance of resources available to help you learn more about sexual assault.  If you or a friend needs help, please contact Shelterhouse on our toll-free, confidential Crisis Line at 877-216-6383.

Definition/Statistics

• What is Sexual Assault?

• Statistics on Sexual Assault

Help a Friend

• Help Your Friend - some guidelines for what to say and do if your friend has been sexually assaulted

Reporting Rates

• Reporting Rates - a large percentage of rapes go unreported

Facts about Rapists

• What Happens to Rapists when They are Caught and Prosecuted?

Coping with Past Abuse

• Help for Adults - resources for adults who suffered past sexual abuse