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Were you sexually assaulted?

• If you are in danger or have injuries, call 911 immediately
• Contact us 24/7 at (407) 823-1200 for reporting and non-reporting options, resources, or to obtain a forensic exam
• If you do not want to report to the police, you can receive a non-reporting forensic exam
• At minimum, contact the UCF Student Health Center for a medical check-up, STI testing, pregnancy testing, or emergency contraception
• To preserve physical evidence:
  – Do not shower, douche, brush your teeth, eat, drink, or use the restroom if possible
  – Do not change or wash your underwear or clothing. If you have removed your clothing, place it in a paper bag or eco-grocery bag

Learn more about your options after sexual assault.

Are you in an unhealthy relationship? Does your partner:

• Tell you who you can/cannot see
• Discourage your relationships with friends or family
• Taunt you, make fun of you, call you names, or belittle you
• Pressure you to have sex
• Sabotage your success at work or school
• Check your email, texts, and social media accounts
• Pressure you to use drugs/alcohol
• Refer to you as an object
• Accuse you of cheating or being unfaithful
• Get angry easily
• Threaten to harm themself if you break up
• Threaten to harm you or your family, friends, or pets
• Destroy your property to get even
• Blame you for their behavior when things go wrong
• Tell you no one else could ever love you
• Follow you or show up uninvited to your home/work/school

If you would like more information or need help leaving an abusive relationship, contact us 24/7 at (407) 823-1200. Our specialists can help develop a safety plan, inform you of your options, and/or assist with filing for an injunction for protection.

Are you being stalked or harassed?

• Consider making a report to law enforcement
• Contact us 24/7 at (407) 823-1200 for options and safety planning
• Make a no-contact statement to the perpetrator
• Change passwords and update privacy settings on all email and social media accounts
• Document all incidents of stalking and harassment (date, time, description of incident, etc.) on a stalking incident log
• Consider filing an injunction for protection

Common Reactions to Victimization

If you are a victim of crime, violence, or abuse you may experience a variety of emotions as a result of this trauma. You can contact a confidential victim specialist by calling us 24/7 at (407) 823-1200 or you can text (407) 823-6868 to discuss what you’re experiencing. Learn more about common reactions to trauma and victimization.