I, or someone I know, is the victim of rape or sexual abuse. What do I do?

I, or someone I know, is the victim of rape or sexual abuse. What do I do?

Police take every complaint of sexual assault seriously and know how difficult it is to seek help following a sexual assault. Regardless of whether the assault is recent or historical, the Police and specially trained people will assist the victim and/or those reporting the sexual assault, along with family/whānau, to decide what to do next.

Visit the Adult Sexual Assault section to learn more