*Call the Women's Resource Center at 503-397-7110 or the Crisis Line at 503-397-6110. There is a trained sexual assault advocate and/or volunteers available to accompany you to the hospital, police station, and through the legal proceedings, if you want one. We also offer assistance to family and friends of victims.

*If you are going to report the assault, call the police (911) as soon as possible.

*To preserve evidence, do not bathe, shower, douche, or change clothes. If you do change your clothing, place each article into its own brown paper bag and then take them to the hospital with you.

*Seek medical attention promptly to determine possible injury, pregnancy, or sexually transmitted disease. Ask to have a rape exam performed.

*Express your feelings-talk to someone with whom you are comfortable.