What can I do if I have been sexually assaulted?
Get to a safe place.
Call a friend or family member to be with you.
It is advisable to report a sexual assault, even an unsuccessful attempt. The information you provide may prevent another person from being assaulted. When you report a sexual assault, any information you can remember about the attack will be helpful - the assaulter's physical characteristics, voice, clothes, car or even an unusual smell.
If you have been sexually assaulted, you should call the police as soon as possible; do not bathe or change your clothes. Semen, hair, and material under fingernails or on your clothing all may be useful in identifying and prosecuting the assaulter.
Finally, it is important to remember that many individuals will mistakenly blame themselves for the assault. It is not your fault. And if you start to feel that way, please speak to someone at Cuesta or the many options of support from outside agencies.
Cuesta College Resources
Student Health Center (Confidential)
(805) 546-3171
studenthealthcenter@cuesta.edu
Campus Public Safety
San Luis Obispo (805) 546-3205
Paso Robles (NCC) (805) 591-6205
ccpd@cuesta.edu
| Resource | Website | Phone/Email |
|---|---|---|
| Lumina Alliance - San Luis Obispo | https://luminaalliance.org/ | (805) 545-8888 |
| Victim/Witness Assistance Center, Office of the District Attorney San Luis Obispo County | https://www.slocounty.ca.gov | (805) 781-5821 |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | www.ndvh.org | (800) 799-SAFE (7233) |
| National Sexual Assault Hotline - RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) | https://rainn.org | (800) 656-HOPE (4673) |