Be Aware That Your Friend May Feel Different Kinds of Pressure

small stop sign Encourage your friend to get in touch with her or his feelings.

small stop sign It is okay if your friend feels the need to protest loudly.

small stop sign Assure your friend that when a person doesn't stop when they have been told "no," that person is wrong, not the survivor.

small stop sign An assailant may try to manipulate your friend into feeling sorry for her or him in the hope that your friend will decide not to tell anyone about the incident.

small stop sign The assailant may have had sex with the survivor when she or he was too drunk or too high to say "no."

small stop sign The assailant might have suggested that something bad would happen to your friend if she or he did not give in.