Mariama McGhee
Sophomore
UPREP High School
Sexual Assault Part II
Hello ladies! Today’s topic will be on resources you can use to get help if you have been sexually assaulted. Please read this carefully and act now if this crime has happened to you or a friend. Once again this information is provided courtesy of PLEA (Public Legal Education Association). After you read this speak up and spread the message.
Victim Services
Victim Services Programs are available throughout the community. These programs are designed to provide information and support to victims of crime. They also offer assistance and support to victims who are required to testify and can provide a liaison between the victim, the police and the court. They may also be able to provide compensation to victims for some expenses that result from the crime. Contact the Detroit Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit Rape Counseling Center at 313.833.1660 (They are also providing resource information for the Provocative Woman Campaign).
Hello ladies! Today’s topic will be on resources you can use to get help if you have been sexually assaulted. Please read this carefully and act now if this crime has happened to you or a friend. Once again this information is provided courtesy of PLEA (Public Legal Education Association). After you read this speak up and spread the message.
Victim Services
Victim Services Programs are available throughout the community. These programs are designed to provide information and support to victims of crime. They also offer assistance and support to victims who are required to testify and can provide a liaison between the victim, the police and the court. They may also be able to provide compensation to victims for some expenses that result from the crime. Contact the Detroit Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit Rape Counseling Center at 313.833.1660 (They are also providing resource information for the Provocative Woman Campaign).
Other resources include the following:
Detroit Police Department Police Community Services Unit 313-596-2520
Interim House Y.W.C.A. of Metropolitan Detroit - Domestic Violence P.O. Box 21904 Detroit, MI 48221 24-Hour Crisis Line 313-861-5300 Write D.V. Shelter at ywcaih@aol.com
First Step Western Wayne County Project on Domestic and Sexual Violence 26650 Eureka Road Taylor, MI 48180 Toll free help line 1-888-453-5900
If you need additional emotional assistance because you are a secondary victim (i.e. parent, friend) of a sexual assault victim, you may call any of the listed crisis lines 24-hours a day for support or additional referrals:
Interim House - (313) 861-5300
First Step - 1-888-453-4900 (toll free)
The police can try to help in a number of ways. They can take you to get medical attention, gather evidence and interview possible witnesses.
The police will ask you detailed questions and prepare a statement for you to review and sign. The police will use your statement and other evidence to try to find the person responsible for the assault. If the police are able to locate a suspect, they may ask you to help to identify the suspect. The suspect may be arrested and charged.
The police can also refer you to victim services and other available resources.
If you would like to also contact the NSO/Youth Initiatives Project (YIP), we can be reached at 313.965.6924. Always know, we are here to provide resources and help!
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