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Learn How Help a Friend or Loved One

Recovering from sexual assault takes time. As someone who cares, your support can be a powerful part of a survivor's healing journey. Here are meaningful ways you can help: 

  • Believe and reassure. Let them know that you believe them, and the assault is not their fault. 

  • Listen without judgement. respect their pace in sharing as much or as little details, making decisions (including whether or not to report), and regaining control. 

  • Be patient and provide support. Survivors may experience setbacks and difficult emotions. It's important to be there for them and allow them to process their emotions. 

  • Encourage help and self-determination. Remind them that they have the agency to choose how to move forward, and there are resources available to help them heal. 

Sexual violence affects everyone. It impacts all communities and people of all ages and backgrounds.

If you or someone you know has experience sexual assault, you are not alone. SATC provides support for both the survivor and loved ones navigating this journey together. Call (808) 524-7274 or connect via web chat. 

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  • Hotline Services

    If you, a friend, or a family member has been sexually assaulted, call us for help. Trained SATC crisis workers are on duty 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to provide confidential support, information, and advocacy.

  • Medical Care

    Medical care following a sexual assault is important even if you have no visible injuries. Medical Care is available to adults and minors, females and males.

  • Crisis Counseling

    A sexual assault can be a devastating physical and emotional experience. Dealing with the trauma of a sexual assault can be difficult as many emotions arise.

  • Clinical Therapy

    The SATC provides individual and family therapy, victim support services, and legal systems advocacy for children, adolescents, and adults. We have experienced professional therapists to help with your healing.