Ōtepoti Collective Against Sexual Abuse (ŌCASA​)​
03-474 1592
Dunbar House, 21 Dunbar Street Dunedin
9AM - 5PM - Weekdays
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Story
    • Our Organisation in the Media
    • Confidentiality, Complaints & Rights
    • Our Supporters
  • Our Services
  • About Sexual Abuse
    • What is Rape?
    • Child Sexual Abuse
    • Partner and Acquaintance Rape
    • Effects of Rape
    • After Sexual Assault
    • Stages of Healing
  • Education
  • Resources
    • Information for Survivors
    • Information for Whānau and Friends
    • Self-Care
    • The ŌCASA Library
    • New Zealand Support Services
    • Ōtepoti & Ōtākou Youth Services
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteering & Collectivism
    • Job Opportunities
  • Donate
    • Instantly Via Website
    • Via Givealittle
  • Contact
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Information for Survivors

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What You Need To Know

It is not your fault. You are not alone. We believe you.

Effects of Sexual Violence

After experiencing sexual violence, a survivor may have many varying emotional reactions, such as:
  • Shock
  • Guilt
  • Disbelief
  • Shame
  • Fear
  • Sadness
  • Depression
  • Anger.
 
​A survivor may also experience reactions, such as:
  • Tension
  • Sleep disturbances or a change in sleep pattern
  • Fearfulness
  • Intrusive thoughts, memories or feelings
  • Irritability
  • Social Withdrawal
  • Physical Sensations.
 
These reactions are common. Acknowledging and expressing them can be part of the healing process.

There is also no time limit on a survivors healing process and the process may not be linear. Any of these reactions may occur months or even years following an experience of sexual violence.

​Everyone is different and copes with trauma differently. There is no ‘one way’ to feel.
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    You can recognise survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren't alone.

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From Victim To Survivor

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Location
Address
Dunbar House
21 Dunbar Street
Centre City, Dunedin 9016​ ​​
​​PO Box 5424, Dunedin

Contact Us
Phone: (03) 474-1592
Email: 
support@ocasa.org.nz
Opening Hours:
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9 AM - 5 PM weekdays

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