Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why me? Why did this happen to me (or to my child)?
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  2. If my child was sexually abused, will she/he
    become an offender?
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  3. Does the Sexual Assault Crisis Center treat offenders?
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  4. What do I do if I’ve been sexually assaulted?
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  5. When is it too late to report an assault or abuse?
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  6. Do I have to report my sexual assault?
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  7. Why should I report my sexual assault?
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  8. What happens during the Court Process?
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  9. How much time does it take for a case to go
    through the criminal justice system?
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  10. What are flashbacks?
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  11. What are triggers?
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  12. What are some signs I can look for in my child if I think he/she has been sexually abused?
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  13. I feel out of control, what can I do?
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  14. Will I ever feel better (back to myself)?
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  15. Are the services provided by the SACC free?
    How do I access them?
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  16. Does sexual abuse or assault happen to boys and men?
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  17. What are some signs of potentially abusive relationships?
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  18. I was under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs
    when I was assaulted: does that matter?
 

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