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- BELIEVE them. If you find it difficult to believe a claim of acquaintance rape, it might be useful to examine your own attitudes about rape.
- LISTEN. Let the victim express her feelings. Don't be critical or judgmental.
Let her know how much support you are able to give, and DO NOT promise more than you can give.
- DO NOT assume the she can get over the experience quickly. Rape takes a long time to work through, and different responses may continue to come up for months.
- Encourage her to get counseling.
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