If you have just been sexually abused or assaulted, try to preserve any evidence of the attack.
Do not change your clothes.
Do not bathe, shower, brush your teeth, or clean up in any way.
Do not eat or drink anything.
Do not smoke.
Write down everything you can remember about the assault and about the person who assaulted you.
Current as of: October 24, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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