SAIL

Sexual Assault Intervention Lifeline

FVP, Inc. is available 24 hours a day for emotional support and information. An advocate is always available to help.

• 24-hour telephone hotline        (870) 793-8111
• ARKANSAS Toll Free     1-800-894-8821
• Crisis intervention at WRMC emergency room in Batesville
• Private in-office peer counseling
• Support group sessions
• Public education programs
• Training for professionals in the fields of law, medicine, law enforcement, and social work
• Referrals to other agencies and professionals

ALL SERVICES OF FVP ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL

Knowing The Facts:

• EVERYONE (men and women) is a potential victim of rape.
• One in three women in the U.S. will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime.
• One in six men will be sexually assaulted in his lifetime.
• RAPISTS attack out of anger or a need to control, dominate and humiliate. Sex is not the primary motivation of rape. Three out of five rapists are married or have willing sex partners.
• HALF of all rapes occur in the daytime and in the victim's home.
• MOST RAPES are committed by an acquaintance, date or "friend"- someone the victim trusts.
• MOST rapists are repeat offenders. If not caught, they will likely rape again.
• REPORTING A RAPE is not the same as prosecuting. If you report the rape to the police, the medical and legal costs are free. Your decision to prosecute may be made later.
• In the United States, it is estimated that only 2 out of every 10 rapes will be reported. RAPE IS THE MOST UNDER REPORTED CRIME IN THE UNITED STATES.

Be Aware:

You can prevent assault in many cases; however, no one is totally protected from becoming a victim. The following tips will help you and your family and friends in living a safer lifestyle:

• KEEP YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT SECURE. Keep all entrances will lighted. Double lock doors and windows, trim bushes in front of doors and walkways to remove hiding places. Leave lights and radio on when you are out of your home.
• If someone comes to your door, LOOK THROUGH THE PEEPHOLE, ASK FOR IDENTIFICATION to be slid under the door before admitting a stranger or repairman. If someone asks to use your phone don't let him in; make the call for him.
• ON THE STREET-BE ALERT FOR FOOTSTEPS AND VOICES. Walk erect, confident. DON'T WALK ALONE. If followed, get into a well lighted public place.
• PARK YOUR CAR IN A WELL-LIGHTED PLACE, CLOSE TO ANY ENTRANCE OF A BUILDING. LOCK YOU CAR! When returning to your car, have your keys in your hand and stop about three feet from the car and look around the sides of the car and underneath the car. Look in the back seat of the car before unlocking the door.
• BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES, NOT JUST AT NIGHT. Assaults happen 24 hours a day.

HELPING A FRIEND:

• Be supportive, NOT judgmental.
• Listen to her. She may need to talk about it.
• Allow her to express her feelings. Don't pry for details.
• Reassure her that she is not to blame for what happened to her.
• Encourage her to take care of herself by:              

 *Reporting to the police.                                    

 *Seeking counseling.                     

 *Seeking medical help.