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Reporting To Police

It is your right to contact police if you choose. You do not have to make a report if you don't want to, but you can contact police at any stage to speak to someone about what your options are.

Firstly it is important you do not shower or change your clothing if you want to report the assault. This is to unsure that you have the best chance of maintaining evidence.

If you attend FAMSAC (for more information please see Going To Hospital) you can request them to contact the police. If you do not attend FAMSAC, or decide after you have visited to contact the police you can call on 131 444.

Most sexual assaults are investigated through the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Team (SACAT). They are trained to work with victims and can give you a clear understanding of what the process looks like, and possible outcomes, before you make a statement in order to help you decide.

Through this process you have the right to have a support worker attend with you. Crisis Counsellors with the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre regularly attend statements with the police, and can help advocate and support you through your decisions and the process. You can contact us for more information on (02) 6247 2525.

For more information please also see Reporting Sexual Assault and Criminal Proceedings.

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About us

The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) is a non-government, feminist organisation working collaboratively within service provision systems in the ACT and surrounding areas to provide services and programs to eliminate sexual violence against women, young people, children , and men.

We provide a crisis counselling line, Indigenous community support, counselling to victims and their families, and community education programs.

CRCC is committed to excellence in service provision, access and equity, diversity and social justice.

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Canberra Rape Crisis Centre

P.O Box 3805,
WESTON CREEK, Act 2611

Crisis Line (02) 6247 2525

Business Phone (02) 6287 3618

Text Only 0488 586 518

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crcc@crcc.org.au
Phone (02) 6287 3618

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