NISHS - Your Safety

Counselling Centre for Adults Affected by Abuse

Your Safety is a Primary Concern:

Danger signs to be aware of:

Someone who doesn't respect your "NO"

Someone who acts in an intimidating way

Someone who doesn't view you as an equal

Someone who talks negatively about people in general

Someone who is extremely possessive

Someone who doesn't listen or respond when asked to leave your home, car, etc.

Someone who frequently gets angry about small things

Someone who treats other people with disrespect whether they know them or not

If you have been sexually assaulted:

Go to a Safe Place - Your first priority is YOURSELF and your CHILDREN.

See a trusted physician or go to the hospital as soon as possible. Medical support is important to ensure your physical safety. Wounding, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy can result from a sexual assault.

If there is a chance that you may want to pursue charges against the perpetrator atsome point, it will be important to inform the hospital so they can collect physical evidence of the assault to preserve for court.

Be aware that:

It is NOT necessary to know if you will be reporting the assault to the RCMP to receive prompt medical attention.

The hospital will NOT call the RCMP unless you request them to do so.

The hospital will NOT report you to the RCMP if there were drugs and/or alcohol involved in the assault.

Contact an understanding friend or relative for comfort and to avoid feelings of isolation. The North Island Survivor's Healing Society will provide you with vital information and professional support.

If you are considering pursuing charges but would like more information on the court process, contact the Community Based Victim Assistance Program in Campbell River at 250-287-2421

If you would like to see a counsellor to talk about the assault and/or the impact of the assault on your present day life, contact The North Island Survivor's Healing Society at: 250-287-3325