(Interventions during the first 5 days after the assault) Offer first-line support to women survivors of sexual assault by any perpetrator which includes:

• providing practical care and support, which responds to her concerns, but does not intrude on her

autonomy

• listening without pressuring her to respond or disclose information
• offering comfort and help to alleviate or reduce her anxiety
• offering information, and helping her to connect to services and social supports