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Understanding Your Options

What you choose to do next is entirely up to you.

You may choose to:

  • Report to law enforcement

  • Seek a protective order

  • Document what happened privately

  • Tell a trusted person

  • Do nothing right now

All of these choices are valid.

Organizations like RAINN can walk you through:

  • What reporting looks like

  • What evidence collection involves (including rape kits)

  • Your rights as a survivor

👉 You are allowed to take your time.

Talk to Someone Who Understands

You don’t have to process this alone.

These organizations provide trained advocates who will:

  • Listen without judgment

  • Help you understand your options

  • Support you whether or not you choose to report

  • Join Groups on this site to share your story

  • StrongHearts Native Helpline
    Support for Native American and Alaska Native survivors

  • The Trevor Project
    Support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults

Immediate Help (If You Are in Danger)

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 right now.

If you need to talk to someone immediately and safely:

  • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
    📞 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    💬 Online chat available 24/7
    🔗 https://www.rainn.org

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    📞 1-800-799-7233
    💬 Text: START to 88788
    🔗 https://www.thehotline.org

  • Crisis Text Line
    📱 Text HOME to 741741
    💬 Free, 24/7 confidential support

Additional Resources

Online Safety & Protecting Yourself

If someone is harassing, threatening, or exploiting you online:

  • Save screenshots and evidence

  • Do not engage with the abuser

  • Report content on the platform

  • Adjust privacy settings immediately

You can also get help through:

Finding Local Resources

Local organizations can provide:

  • In-person counseling

  • Legal advocacy

  • Medical accompaniment

  • Emergency shelter

Search for:

  • “Sexual assault center near me”

  • “Crisis center Oklahoma City”

  • “Victim advocacy services near me”

Or start with:

Supporting Someone Else

If someone you care about confides in you:

Do:

  • Listen without interrupting

  • Believe them

  • Ask what they need

  • Respect their choices

Avoid:

  • Asking “why” questions

  • Pushing them to report

  • Minimizing their experience

👉 The most powerful thing you can say:
“I believe you. I’m here.”

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