Stage 2: Reporting a crime

It's your decision about what you do next

A sexual violence support service can help you make your decision about reporting to Police.

No matter what decision you make, you can still access support to help with your recovery and healing.

If you choose to speak to Police, a sexual violence support service can help you talk to Police.

Victims' rights
The Charter of Victims’ Rights is a document which outlines the special rights which you have because you are a victim of violent crime.
Government agencies and non-government agencies which receive money from the government must uphold your rights.
You must be treated with courtesy, compassion, respect and dignity.
You will be informed about support services and options available to you.
Your personal information will not be disclosed unless the law says it must or you say that it is okay.
You can complain if your rights aren’t upheld.
You can read the full Charter of Victims’ Rights on our website. Easy-read English and translated versions are also available.
Support
You can also call the Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120.
The Sexual Assault Helpline is available to call 7.30am to 11.30pm, 7 days a week.
There are many support services that provide specialist support to victims of sexual violence. You can find more information here
Financial assistance
If you are a victim of a violent offence in Queensland, including sexual assault or domestic and family violence, you are eligible for financial assistance from Victim Assist Queensland.
Before applying for financial assistance, you have to report the violence to police, a doctor, counsellor, psychologist or a domestic violence service.
Financial assistance can help you pay for medical or counselling expenses if you have been injured. It can also help you pay for travel to appointments and recover earnings if you were unable to work because of injuries. You may be eligible for special assistance as well.
You can find more information about applying for financial assistance here.
Domestic and family violence
If the person who assaulted you was someone you were in a relationship with, a family member, or someone who is caring for you, you might be experiencing domestic or family violence.
Support is available for people experiencing domestic and family violence – you can talk to police or a support service. Police or support services can help you apply for a domestic violence order. A domestic violence order is a legal document. It tells someone not to hurt, threaten, coerce or scare another person they are in a relationship with, or were in a relationship with, or a family member. The order tells someone to follow rules like stay away from another person, or not let children see or hear violence.
More information about domestic violence orders is available here.

Stage 2: Reporting a crime It's your decision about what you do next

Stage 2: Reporting a crime

It's your decision about what you do next