What to Do If Sexually Assaulted

Go to a safe place.

Call a support person-a trusted friend or family member. Don't try to go through this alone. Do not blame yourself. Contact a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team if desired. (Response Team List is available form Security Services.)Contact Trinity Security Services (x6400), the Lake County Rape Crisis Hotline (847.872.7799) or the Bannockburn Police (847.945.2151).

Do not change clothes, shower, bathe, or douche even though it is natural to feel a strong need to do so. If there has been oral penetration, do not brush your teeth, smoke, chew gum, or eat anything. It is crucial that valuable evidence is not destroyed in case you decide to press charges.

If there are severe injuries, go to the hospital immediately. Trinity Security Services and the Sexual Assault Response Team will assist in any way possible to get to the hospital and to inform the proper law enforcement agencies. 911 may also be contacted for transport to Highland Park Hospital in Highland Park.