Sexual Assault is any type of sexual contact without consent between two or more people regardless of their gender or marital status.

Consent is when both parties verbally agree to participate in a sexual act. If at any time one of the participants says, “NO”, then there is no consent.

ARS 13-1406

• A person commits sexual assault by intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any person without the consent of such person.

ARS 13-1401

• The victim is incapable of consent because of a mental disorder, mental defect, drugs, alcohol, sleep, or any other similar impairment of cognition, and such condition is known or should have reasonably been known to the defendant.

If you have lost consciousness, feel sore or uncomfortable after a date, or have a sense that something happened – seek help. Date rape drugs like alcohol, GHB, Rohypnol, and other drugs can cause memory loss, leaving a victim at risk for sexual assault.

Sexual assault is traumatic. You may be in shock and unaware of injuries. The forensic examiner will document any injuries, creating a medical record of what happened to you. She will collect physical evidence from your body. You will receive treatment to prevent sexually transmitted infections. To be effective, medical treatment should be received as soon as possible.

Yes. Even if you are unsure about whether you want to report the assault to the police or participate in prosecution, you should have evidence collected as soon as possible. By having the examination done as soon as possible, evidence can be collected and stored, keeping your options open if you choose to report in the future.

• Find a safe environment – anywhere away from the attacker. Ask a trusted friend to stay with you for support
• Know that what happened was not your fault and that you should do what is best for you
• Seek medical forensic help quickly. Get assurance that your body is okay and treatment for any injuries or infections
• If possible, do not shower, wipe, douche, brush your teeth, eat, drink, or smoke; however, if you do any of these things you may still receive an exam
• If possible keep whatever clothes you have on. If you have already changed your clothes, bring whatever clothes you were wearing to the exam in a paper bag
• Bring along a change of clothing to North Country HealthCare – the clothing you are wearing may need to be taken for evidence
• You can request a medical forensic examination from NACASA whether or not you are reporting to law enforcement

Rape is never your fault, and it is never too late to ask for help!

• Believe them
• Accompany them to make a report
• Keep their confidentiality

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