Tackling Misconceptions Most sexual assaults are perpetrated by someone the victim knows and trusts, such as a current or past intimate partner.
24-Hour Help Line: 877-216-6383
What You Need to Know About Sexual Assault
Midland Office: 989-835-6771 All gender identities can be victims, or be the perpetrator, of sexual assault. Women are not always victims and men are not always the abuser.
It can be assault even if you do not physically "fight back." Common trauma responses are fight, flight, or freeze, and you can't control which reaction your mind chooses.
Gladwin Office: 989-426-9413 www.shelterhousemidland.org
Shelterhouse serves all victims of domestic and sexual violence regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, income, or ability level. Services are confidential and free of charge.
SERVICES False accusations of sexual assault are extremely rare, and the FBI reports only 2% of reports are false. Start by believing survivors.
There is never an excuse, justification, or invitation for sexual assault.
You are not alone: 877-216-6383
24-hour help line Safe shelter Support groups One-on-one counseling Housing assistance Legal advocacy & court accompaniment Sexual assault medical forensic examinations
You are safe here.
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