… contact. You may know of sexual assault as "rape", "date rape", and/or "acquaintance rape." Sometimes, a person may feel that they have to "go along with" or "give into" their partner's requests or demands. They may do so to avoid upsetting the … will need to be analyzed later on by a forensic lab. Report the rape to law enforcement authorities. A counselor can provide the information you'll need to understand the process. Remember that it wasn't your fault. Recognize that healing from rape takes time. Give yourself the time you need. …