Call for help or assist the victim in self-transport to the nearest hospital emergency room. Due to the sensitive nature of this criminal offense, first-aiders should be scrupulous about respecting the victim's wishes and providing what emotional support is appropriate to their role. (For example, a friend is in a better place to provide comfort than a security guard.)
Voluntary administration of emergency contraception may be considered in societies where such administration is both socially acceptable and legal. Most Western societies fall into this classification, while most African and South American societies, and many Asian societies, do not. Health care providers in societies where emergency contraception is available should be aware that failing to inform patients of the availability may leave them open to allegations of malpractice.
All hospital emergency rooms should have complete procedures in place for assisting victims of sexual assault. Collection of evidence such as DNA samples which can help in criminal prosecution of the assailant should follow rigorous chain of custody procedures.
Victims should be referred to additional resources and made aware of their rights under policy and law.
