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[quote=Anonymous]The first thing you should have done when she told you was convinced her to go to the police, offered to go with her and contacted a rape crisis hotline. I've had multiple friends and family members who have been raped, when it first happens fear and shame dominate. The first 24 hours are vital because after that time period women are less likely to report. You needed to make sure she knew it wasn't her fault and that someone is looking out for her. You were probably the only person she told and its your responsibility as a moral and kind person to help her get the help she needs.

Rape victims are not thinking clearly after such horrible events, sometimes they need someone else to take charge and guide them. This kind of Trauma emotionally scars someone for the rest of their life. takes a very strong person to move forward and not let an event like that define them.

It sounds more like you don't want to be involved and rather hand her off to someone else, which is your right but make sure it's a counselor, family member, police officer or doctor. Telling her employers will only make her feel more ashamed and prob cause her to lose her job (family may think she is emotionally unfit for the job or that the attacker may come back). [/quote]

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