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What
if it happens to me?
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Get to a safe place immediately.
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There are many options for help and
information:
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During
business hours, you can contact the Wentworth
Health Center, the Counseling
Center, Public
Safety, or Housing
and Residence Life.
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After
business hours, or over the weekend, you can
contact Public Safety at 617-989-4444.
They will walk you through your options,
which may include calling a staff member to assist
you and mobilizing appropriate college resources.
You can also contact your RD during this
time for additional assistance.
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If possible, do not
bathe, shower, brush your teeth, or go to the
bathroom. Do
not change your clothes.
If you already have, do not wash them.
Put them in a clean paper bag and bring
them with you to the hospital, if you choose to
go.
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Get medical attention as soon as possible.
You can do this by visiting the Health
Center, or going to a local emergency room, such
as Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Seek
counseling and other sources of support.
There are many options for support after an
assault. Talking
with a trained counselor can help you with coping
skills and information.
Family and friends can be a source of
comfort and safety.
It is important that you trust and feel
safe with whomever you choose to confide in.
There are also a number of resources
in the greater Boston area.
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