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10 Dos and Don'ts for a rape victim

By Munde Okuna | Dec. 10, 2016
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  1. Ensure your safety by going to a safe place
  2. Do not shower or bathe and do not throw away your clothes. You need to preserve evidence. If you change clothes, wrap them in a brown paper bag/ newspaper (not a plastic bag).
  3. Avoid urinating: if need be, urinate in a bottle and carry the urine to hospital.
  4. Do NOT brush your teeth or cut your nails.
  5. Seek medical assistance by visiting the nearest hospital or health facility.
  6. Get preventive treatment for HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections, pregnancy within 72rs.
  7. Ensure that the Post Rape Care form is filled and take the original and duplicate copies with you.
  8. Report the matter to the police.
  9. It’s is important you seek psychological support (counselling).
  10. Seek legal advice

 

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