What To Do - Go to a safe place: Contact a friend, relative, neighbor, teacher, counselor, etc. Do not feel that you are alone; there are people who can give you the emotional support you need. Consider reporting the attack to the police: Whether or not you plan to file charges. Rarely do rapists attack only one person; they may get away with it and continue to do it. You will have an opportunity at a later time to decide whether to press charges. Seek medical attention: DO NOT SHOWER OR CLEAN UP. As soon as possible, go to a hospital or health center for an examination and treatment of possible venereal disease and pregnancy. You may have internal injuries of which you are unaware. Contact the local rape crisis center: You have been through a traumatic event. Most areas have a local center that can provide you with support and assistance. Getting help early can help you begin to deal with the pain of the assault. Find a Rape Crisis Center on our site, or call 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673).