Report Rape Gainesville

Citizens of Gainesville, Florida can make an anonymous rape report to the Gainesville Police Department with this app. They see contact information for the agencies available to help rape victims. In addition, they see information on:

• What to do for your safety and healthcare if you have been sexually assaulted
• Sexual battery laws and what constitutes sexual assault
• Why an anonymous report is beneficial
• What to expect in a medical exam after sexual assault
• What rights rape victims have
• What to do if you have experienced sexual assault and you are under age 18
• How to report on behalf of a friend
• How to support a friend who has been sexually assaulted.

Victims who file a report at the website will have options including

• Remaining anonymous
• Requesting a detective to follow up
• Requesting a victim advocate to follow up

Rita Lawrence