This document provides information and resources for victims of sexual assault and relationship violence. It lists contact information for police departments, HGTC counseling services, the Family Justice Center, Rape Crisis Center, and national crisis hotline. It defines sexual assault and relationship violence and consent. It provides guidance on what to do if victimized, including getting to a safe place, preserving evidence, seeking medical attention, and counseling. Frequently asked questions are answered regarding reporting assaults to police or filing complaints. The overall message encourages speaking up about abuse and getting involved to help others.

1. Conway: (843) 349-5429
Georgetown: (843) 520-1403
Grand Strand: (843) 477-2062
Did you know?
 Every 2 minutes a
woman is sexually
assaulted.
 Many times, the rapist
knows the victim prior
to the assault.
 Sexual assault is a vio-
lent crime based on
power, not physical at-
traction.
 Sexual assault can
happen to anyone.
 NO ONE deserves to
be raped. The victim is
NEVER to blame.
Sexual Assault
&
Relationship
Violence
What can you
do…
Every person has the right to be
safe, protected, and respected.
Student Affairs and Services
2050 Hwy 501 East
Conway, SC 29528
RESOURCES
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 Sherriff: (843) 546-5101
Andrews: (843) 264-5223
Public Safety:
Conway: (843) 251-6111
Grand Strand: (843) 251-9405
Georgetown: (843) 446-1869
HGTC Counseling Services:
Jean Hungerpiller, LPC: (843) 349-7587
Jean.hungerpiller@hgtc.edu
Elisa Sperduto, LMSW: (843) 349-5309
Elisa.sperduto@hgtc.edu
Family Justice Center:
24-Hour Hotline: (843) 436-3733
info@fjcgeorgetown.org
www.fjcgeorgetown.org
Rape Crisis Center:
24-Hour Hotline: (843) 448-7273
Myrtle Beach: (843) 448-3180
Georgetown: (843P) 545-5198
info@victimtosurvivor.org
www.victimtosurvivor.org
National Crisis Hotline: 1-800-799-7899
ULifeline: www.ulifeline.org/hgtc/get help now
BREAK THE
SILENCE!

2. What To Do
 Get Yourself to a Safe Place
 Call 911 or local Police
 Contact Public Safety
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
preserving 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 Attention
 You can call and request medical transport
without divulging that you have been
raped.
 Even if you choose not to contact the
police, you should seek medical attention.
Seek Counseling & 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.
What is Sexual Assault
&
Relationship Violence?
Speak Up! Report Abuse!
Sexual Assault: Defined as rape, or any
actual or attempted non-consensual or
forcible sexual touching, including fondling,
kissing, groping, attempted intercourse
(whether oral, anal, or vaginal), penetration
with a digit or any other object.
Nonconsensual sexual assault includes those
situations in which the victim is unable to
consent.
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.
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, consent may be
invalidated by circumstances or the behavior
of another.
Q:If I go to the hospital do I have to
report it to the police?
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 (all numbers are listed in
the 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 and Services at
(843) 349-7550.
Get involved.
Save a life.
Love DOES not
hurt!