20/06/2020
Day 6
SUPPORT SYSTEM
Regardless of age or gender, the impact of sexual violence goes far beyond any physical injuries. The trauma of being r***d or sexually assaulted can be shattering, leaving you feeling scared, ashamed, and alone or plagued by nightmares, flashbacks, and other unpleasant memories. And on top of that, they may struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
It’s important to remember that what survivours experiencing is a normal reaction to trauma. Providing comprehensive health care and medico-legal services for sexual and domestic violence survivors is paramount. In addition to this compassionate care and psychological support is key for recovery.
How to support and help someone recover as a society or as an individual
Let the survivors know that you still love them and reassure them that the assault was not their fault. Nothing they did or didn’t do could make them culpable in any way. Let them know we hear their stories, we believe their stories and we want help.
Allow survivors to open up at their own pace. Some survivors of sexual assault find it very difficult to talk about what happened, others may need to talk about the assault over and over again. let them know that you’re there to listen whenever they want to talk.
Encourage survivor to seek help, facilitate their path to get help including medical and legal aids but don’t pressurize. provide good support system, and proper medical care so that they recover and have a successful life ahead.
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