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Sexual Assault Statistics for 2010: 19,007 incidents of Sexual Assault 20,131 victims of Sexual Assault The majority came from the 15-19 year age group. In Ector County: There were 127 reported Sexual Assaults If you have been assaulted: Within the last 3 days: Immediately after the assault, call 9-1-1 or get to a hospital. Do not shower, bathe, change clothes or go to the bathroom. More than 3 days: Call The Crisis Center at (432) 333-2527 for counseling information and legal options. Sexual Assault is any unwanted, non-consensual sexual contact against any individual by another using manipulation, pressure, tricks, coercion or physical force. It is any act a person is forced to perform or receive that includes touching of the genitals or breasts. This includes rape, sodomy, touching or oral sex where the victim is unwilling or unable to give verbal consent, including being under 17 years old, intoxicated, drugged or unconscious. The sexual assault victim is the person most affected by this traumatizing experience; however, family, friends, co-workers and the community also experience the impact of sexual violence.
Survivors may experience some of the following responses:
Family/Friends
It is normal for family and friends to feel confused, upset and angry and have many of the same responses the survivor may experience. At a time when you want most to help the survivor through this crisis, you will be dealing with a crisis of your own. You may have some of the following responses:
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