Steps to Consider
Get Yourself to a Safe Place
 Call 911 or local Police
 College Police (843)349-7806
Save Evidence
 Try to preserve all physical
evidence.
 It is best not to bathe, change
clothes, eat, drink, smoke, rinse
your mouth, or brush your teeth.
 You are strongly encouraged to
go through the rape exam for
medical attention and for the
preserving of important physical
evidence as soon as possible.
 Physical evidence can be
obtained up to 72 hours after the
assault. However, as time passes,
the quality of evidence
diminishes.
Seek Immediate Medical Treatment
 You may call and request
medical transportation without
divulging that you have been
raped.
 Even if you choose not to become
involved with the police, you
should seek medical attention.
Seek Counseling and Support
Services
 You may feel helpless, scared,
confused, frustrated, angry,
traumatized, or even unusually
calm.
 Speaking to someone about your
feelings may make you feel less
alone.
Help is Available
Police Departments:
Emergency: 911
Horry County: (843) 915-5350
Myrtle Beach: (843) 918-1382
North Myrtle Beach: (843) 280-5511
Conway: (843) 248-1790
Loris: (843) 456-4000
Atlantic Beach: (843) 663-2274
Surfside Beach: (843) 913-6368
Georgetown Sheriff: (843) 546-5101
Andrews: (843) 264-5223
HGTC Counseling Services:
(843) 349-7587
(843) 349-5309
counseling@hgtc.edu
Family Justice Center:
24-Hour Hotline: (843) 436-3733
info@fjcgeorgetown.org
www.fjcgeorgetown.org
1530 Highmarket Street
PO Box 366
Georgetown, SC 29442
Rape Crisis Center:
24-Hour Hotline: (843) 448-7273
Myrtle Beach: (843) 448-3180
Georgetown: (843) 545-5198
PO Box 613
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
info@victimtosurvivor.org
www.victimtosurvivor.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
ULifeline: Resource for Students
www.ulifeline.org/hgtc/get_help_now
THIS DOCUMENT WAS CREATED FOR STUDENTS BY
STUDENTS.
What is sexual assault?
Defined as rape, or any actual or
attempted nonconsensual or forcible
sexual touching, including fondling,
kissing, groping, attempted
intercourse (whether oral, anal or
vaginal), penetration or attempted
penetration with a digit or any other
object. Nonconsensual sexual
assault includes those situations in
which the victim is unable to
consent.
What is relationship violence?
Defined as violence committed by a
person who is or has been in a social
relationship of a romantic or
intimate nature with the victim
where the existence of such a
relationship shall be determined
based on a consideration of the
following factors: the length of the
relationship; type of relationship;
and frequency of interaction
between the persons involved in the
relationship.
Definition of Consent
Defined as an affirmative agreement
to engage in mutually acceptable
sexual activity. It is given by clear
words or actions and may not be
inferred from silence, passivity, or
lack of active resistance alone. It
will be considered “without
consent” if there is no clear consent,
verbal or non-verbal. In some
situations, an individual’s consent to
sexual activity may be invalidated
because of circumstances or the
behavior of another.
Did you know?
Q &A
 Every 2 minutes a woman is sexually
assaulted.
 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men
experience violence from their
partners in their lifetime.
 Sexual assault can happen to anyone
regardless of gender, race, age,
nationality, etc.
 Many times, the rapist knows the
victim prior to the assault.
 Sexual assault can occur between
intimate partners even if they
previously have had consensual sex.
 Sexual assault is a violent crime based
on power, not physical attraction.
 No one deserves to be raped. The
victim is NEVER to blame.
Q: If I go to the hospital do I have
to report it to the police?
Every person has the right to be safe,
protected and respected - and not be hurt
with words or violence.
Every person has the responsibility to
treat others with respect and dignity –
without verbal, emotional, sexual, or
physical abuse.
A: No, you do not have to report it to
the police. You can request an
anonymous sexual assault kit to be
performed. You will have one year to
decide if you want to press charges
until the evidence is destroyed.
Q: If I want to report an incident or
file a complaint, whom should I call?
A: You have several reporting
options. To file a criminal report, call
the police (local numbers are listed
in this brochure). If the person who
committed the offense is a student,
you may also report the incident
under the Student Code of Conduct
to the Office of Student Affairs at
(843)349-7550.
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Student Affairs and Services
Conway: (843)349-5249
Georgetown: (843)520-1403
Grand Strand: (843)477-2062
2050 Hwy 501 East
Conway, SC 29528