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About Sexual Assault and Abuse

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Defining Sexual Assault

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Defining Sexual Assault

Child Sexual Abuse and Warning Signs

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Child Sexual Abuse and Warning Signs

Elder Sexual Abuse and Warning Signs

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Elder Sexual Abuse and Warning Signs

Sexual Assault and Disability

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Sexual Assault and Disability

Sexual Assault Perpetrators

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Sexual Assault Perpetrators

Common Reactions

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Common Reactions

Healing

Healing

Talking with Others, Confidentiality, and Privacy

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Talking with Others, Confidentiality, and Privacy

Additional Resources

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Additional Resources

Health Options

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Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination (Rape Kit)

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Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination

Medical Evaluation for Child Sexual Abuse

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Medical Evaluation for Child Sexual Abuse

Where to go for an Examination

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Where to go for an Examination

Paying for the Examination

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Paying for the Examination

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Follow-Up Medical Care

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Follow-Up Medical Care

Legal Options and Rights

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Reporting to Police

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Reporting to Police

Reporting to Child Protective Services

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Reporting to Child Protective Services

Other Options for Students, Title IX

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Other Options for Students, Title IX

Options for Military Personnel and Veterans

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Options for Military Personnel and Veterans

Personal Protection Orders

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Personal Protection Orders

Victim Rights in Michigan

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Victim Rights in Michigan

Victim Rights to Evidence Kit Testing Information

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Victim Rights to Evidence Kit Testing Information

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Victim Notification and Sex Offender Registry

Victim Compensation

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Victim Compensation

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How to Help and Empathetic Responses

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How to Help and Empathetic Responses

Helping Child Survivors

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Helping Child Survivors

Helping Elderly Survivors or Survivors with Special Needs

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Helping Elderly Survivors or Survivors with Special Needs

Things You May Be Feeling as a Friend or Family Member

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Things You May Be Feeling as a Friend or Family Member

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Victim Compensation

Victim Compensation

If a you are injured because of the sexual assault you may be eligible for additional assistance through the Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission Compensation program. Compensation can cover expenses such lost earnings, counseling, crime scene clean-up, and any additional out of pocket medical expenses.

To receive compensation, you must submit a compensation claim application, report the incident to the police, cooperate with the investigation and utilize medical insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare, or any other resource available for payment. For more information or an application, visit Crime Victim’s Compensation website or call 1-877-251-7373.