What should you do in case of a Sexual Assault Case

Sexual assault against women is a crime. These are cases which can leave victims under emotional and physical stress. Studies show that a number of sexual assault cases against women go unreported as the accused belongs to the family of the victim while others go unreported as the witness doesn’t wish to testify in front of court proceedings. Various sexual assault centers offer help in terms of counseling services, court support, diversity & inclusion and public education.

What is a Sexual Assault?

According to the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton, Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact without voluntary consent. Sexual contact here includes:

• Unwanted oral contact or “kissing”
• Unwanted touching, grabbing, groping, or sexual rubbing
• Unwanted oral-genital contact or “oral sex”
• Unwanted vaginal or anal penetration

What Should you do if you are a victim of a sexual assault case

Your first call of action should be getting in touch with Sexual Assault Centres as soon as possible. You can also choose to call police if you think the case is of a severe nature. A sexual assault center has trained volunteers who can provide you with a moral or emotional support and help you prepare to call the police.

 

Also, learn when to file a civil lawsuit in case of a sexual assault.

 

In case you need medical attention:

Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) has trained nurses who can provide you with specialized education in terms of sexual assault care. They can offer you a physical examination to look after your injuries and prepare you to take tests for pregnancy and other sexually transmitted infections. You can get in touch with SART nurses in any of the following hospitals listed below:

·     Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital (9401 86 Ave, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L 0C6)

·     Grey Nuns Community Hospital (1100 Youville Dr. W Northwest, Edmonton, AB T6L 5X8)

·     Leduc Community Hospital (4210 48 St, Leduc, AB T9E 5Z3)

·     Misericordia Community Hospital (16940 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 4H5)

·     Northeast Community Health Centre (14007 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 5E4)

·     Royal Alexandra Hospital (10240 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 3V9)

·     Strathcona Community Hospital (9000 Emerald Dr, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0J3)

·     Sturgeon Community Hospital (201 Boudreau Rd, St. Albert, AB T8N 6C4)

·     University of Alberta Hospital (8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7)

·     Westview Health Centre (4405 S Park Dr, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 2M7)

Sexual Assault cases are of severe nature and must be acted upon.

You can always connect with one of our Edmonton based criminal lawyers at Right Legal who can help with your case.

 

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