Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center

A medical exam provides testing for and prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea etc., and to obtain the required forensic specimens when there is police involvement. Pre/post exposure prophylactic medication is also provided.

The center is available any time you have questions or need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 305-585-RAPE (7273). This helpline provides immediate telephone crisis intervention services to victims and their non-offending family members. For hearing or speech impaired, contact us through Florida Relay at 1-800-955-8771, TTY.

RTC staff is available in person or by phone to provide assistance, answer questions, and offer resources related to sexual violence.

Victim advocates provide sexual assault victims and their non-offending family members with immediate emotional and physical support.

Victim advocates are available to provide personal support in accessing services or information needed as a result of sexual assault.

Victim advocates are available to provide in-person support to emergency medical/forensic services, law enforcement interviews, doctor’s appointments, and court appointments to ensure the sexual assault survivor’s interest is represented and their rights are upheld.

RTC staff is actively engaged in informing the public about sexual violence and available programs and services for victims of sexual assault. RTC conducts presentations and awareness events for colleges/universities, military personnel, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, correction facilities, public/private schools, and the general public.

RTC coordinates with medical facilities, advocacy/community agencies, law enforcement (if the victim decides to report), mental health services, college/universities, State Attorney’s Office, Office of the Attorney General, and other relevant groups ( including participating in the local SART) in an effort to ensure victims of sexual assault has access to the full array of both core and enhances services.

Groups are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. Groups are composed of people with similar experiences who can come together to heal their pain and offer strength to each other. This service is free and confidential. Support groups are held Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please call to reserve your spot at the next group session. For more information, call 305-585-7273.

Therapists at RTC are licensed mental health professionals who tailor therapy to each individual’s personal goals and needs. Therapy services are available to survivors of recent and past sexual assault traumas. Therapists also treat non-offending family members who have been affected.

Victim advocates are certified through the Office of the Attorney General to provide victim compensation, relocation, and human trafficking application assistance to victims of sexual assault.

Jackson Health System has earned top marks for their policies and practices related to LGBTQ patients and their families. The health system is proud to be designated a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, an honor Jackson has held for eight years. We respect the unique nature of your rights, keeping an open visitation policy and providing assistance with healthcare surrogacy. For more information about our LGBTQ services, please click here.

Sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim. Rape is a form of sexual assault, but not all sexual assault is rape. Some forms of sexual assault include, but are not limited to:

• Penetration of the victim’s body, also known as rape.
• Attempted rape.
• Forcing a victim to perform sexual acts, such as oral sex, or penetrating the perpetrator’s body.
• Fondling or unwanted sexual touching.

Sexual assault is a traumatic and emotionally devastating experience that can happen to children, women, and men at any age. The crimes of sexual battery, marital rape, sexual harassment, stalking, and child sexual abuse inflict physical and mental trauma to survivors and robs them of their sense of safety and well-being. Rape is the most under-reported crime in America, so it is difficult to know how many lives are affected by sexual violence.

Some victims of sexual assault experience memory problems, flashbacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, recurring thoughts, and feelings of isolation. Reactions vary from person to person. RTC is available to provide support and assistance. Sexual assault is a crime, and it is never the victim’s fault.

• Add your content…Keep your doors and windows closed and locked at all times.
• Look through a peephole before opening the door. If you are alone and feel uncomfortable, ask the person to come back later.
• When talking to someone on the phone, do not give out your personal information. Make sure to get the person’s name and the reason for their call.
• If someone is being abusive to you, tell someone who you can trust. You can also report the abuse on the Abuse Hotline by calling (800) 962-2873 (1-800-96-ABUSE).
• If you feel that you are in immediate danger, call 911for help.

• Always plan for a backup way home in case your ride falls through.
• Go out with trusted friends. There is safety in numbers.
• Don’t agree to plans that make you feel uncomfortable or unsure.
• Feeling safe is your number-one priority. Don’t ever compromise your safety to make someone else feel comfortable.
• Do not use drugs or alcohol; the use of these substances can impair your judgment and make it difficult to protect yourself.

• Choose stops where others are waiting. If you have to wait alone, stay alert of your surroundings.
• If you have to take a bus or train at night, use stops that are well lit and populated.
• When waiting, sit near a group of people. If someone makes you feel uneasy, move.
• On the bus or train, sit near the driver or conductor’s station. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, move.
• Rape and sexual assault are never the victim’s fault. Following some general safety rules can lower your risk of becoming a victim.

• Stay alert of your surroundings.
• Keep your hands free. Use a backpack, waist pouch, or any type of carrier that can be slung across your shoulder or strapped around your waist or back.
• At night, stay in well-lit, populated areas and walk/bike/skate with another person.
• Avoid being out alone or in isolated areas.
• Plan your route and know the area.
• Identify places where you can go for help; know where emergency phones are located.
• Take special precautions in stairwells, elevators, bathrooms and dark and/or isolated areas with foliage and shrubbery.
• If you suspect that you are being followed, go to the nearest populated place. If you choose to flee, go as fast as you can and scream to attract attention. Scream “fire,” not “help” or “rape.”
• Always trust your gut instinct: If you sense danger, react immediately and get away.
• Never stop to give someone directions or answer a question. Keep walking/biking/skating. If someone approaches you, refuse them and keep going.
• Never accept a ride from a stranger or someone you have seen around, have known only a short while or someone who is a friend of a friend.