While a survivor is finding their way along the path toward healing and justice, they may reach out to professionals for help or support. To facilitate the healing process, it is helpful to first know how to best support a sexual assault survivor.

If you are a professional working with survivors, some of the most common forensic questions you may get asked include:

If you are supporting a survivor and cannot find the answer to their question on the site, call the Forensic Information line, 866-463-3799, for help.