What
You Can Do
If You Are Raped
Call the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on:
(02)
6247 2525 - 24 hours a day for counselling, support, information or
advocacy.
For
the deaf community the number is TTY:
(02)
6247 1657 during business hours or the National Relay Service (NRS)
13 2544 or Freecall 1800 067 167
Call
the Australian Federal Police on 11 444
The
Telephone Interpreter Service is available for people for whom English
is a second language:
Phone
131450 and ask them to call the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre on (02)
6247 2525.
If
you intend to report the rape to the police they advise you not to shower,
clean your teeth or change your clothing. Making an initial report does
not mean you have to go ahead with the process. It is up to you.
© Canberra Rape Crisis Centre