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Sometimes, the tragedy of rape or sexual abuse is made even worse by the loss of life, leaving families and those who loved the victim in deep mourning and grief. These resources may be useful during this difficult time:

• Journey of Hearts: Dealing with a Sudden, Accidental or Traumatic Death
• Compassionate Friends (loss of a child)
• Beyond Indigo: Sudden and Violent Death
• Violent Death Bereavement Society

Remember that many thousands of women, children, and men have recovered from sexual assault. Rape does change your life, but it won't prevent you from leading a full, healthy life. You are now on the road to recovery! Here's how to keep going and also how to avoid another incident of abuse or assault:

• SafeHorizon.org: After Sexual Assault - A Recovery Guide for Survivors (PDF)
• MedlinePlus: Rape and Recovery
• HealthyPlace.com: Sex Community - Regaining Your Sexuality After Rape
• Survivors & Friends (support for victims of sexual abuse)

Pursuing prosecution of your attacker may be an important part of your healing process:

U.S. Department of Justice: National Institute of Justice - Rape and Sexual Violence

Prevention:

• RAINN: Ways to reduce your risk of sexual assault
• American Psychological Association: Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse
• Centers for Disease Control: Sexual Violence Prevention

Sometimes it helps to hear inspiring stories from others who've been where you are and have made it through:

HealthyPlace.com:  Rape Survivor Stories

Forums and Communities for Sexual Assault Victims

• Cure Zone Support Forum
• Healthy Place Rape Forum
• Psych Forum -Rape Survivors

Famous Sexual Assault Survivors

• Maya Angelou, poet
• Fantasia Barrino, singer
• Fran Drescher, actress

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