Title: Sexual Assault Hotline and Support Services | CSSNV
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We are here to help all sexual assault survivors—whether the attack took place today or 30 years ago. You can call our sexual assault hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year for immediate assistance. Our sexual assault advocates offer free, confidential support to survivors of sexual assault throughout Northern Nevada and Eastern California communities.
Sexual Assault Hotline
Sexual Assault Text Line
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What Should I Do If I Was Sexually Assaulted?
If you are a victim of sexual assault, consider doing the following:
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What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is any unwanted, forced or coerced sexual activity. It includes inappropriate sexual contact or fondling, acquaintance rape, date rape, stranger rape, child sexual abuse and incest.
Sexual assault is not about sex. It is a crime of violence where sex is used as a weapon, motivated by the desire to have power and control over the victim. Sexual assault violates not only a person’s body but also their sense of safety and control over their life.
How Do I Report a Sexual Assault?
Important Phone Numbers
If you are assaulted and you are considering filing a police report, please try to follow these guidelines to preserve evidence:
What is Sexual Assault Support Services?
Sexual assault prevention starts with education.

Content: Sexual assault is any unwanted, forced or coerced sexual activity. It includes inappropriate sexual contact or fondling, acquaintance rape, date rape, stranger rape, child sexual abuse and incest. Sexual assault is not about sex. It is a crime of violence where sex is used as a weapon, motivated by the desire to have power and control over the victim. Sexual assault violates not only a person’s body but also their sense of safety and control over their life. How Do I Report a Sexual Assault? Reporting the sexual assault to law enforcement is the survivor’s choice. We encourage sexual assault survivors to report the crime; however, a victim’s decision should always be respected and supported, whether or not they choose to file a police report. Our SASS advocates are available to help you through the legal process of reporting a sexual assault.