PEP + TALK ~ HIV & AIDS
POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PEP)
can prevent the transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) after unprotected sexual intercourse. If left untreated, HIV can progress to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a life-threatening disease that severely weakens the immune system.
PEP is an emergency HIV prevention treatment consisting of a 28-day medication regimen prescribed by a licensed medical professional. It must be started within 72 hours of potential exposure to the HIV virus to be most effective.
Victims of sexual violence (VSV), especially in cases of penetrative rape, should know that PEP is significantly less effective if started after the 72-hour window. Prompt medical care is critical.
APRÈS ASKS:
Have you been assaulted?
If so, seek professional help.
You shouldn't have to carry this burden alone.
Experiencing assault is deeply traumatic. Your health and well-being are the top priority. It's very important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
You need support and it's absolutely okay to ask for it.
It's also okay to confide in a trusted person about what happened - what someone did to you - because it's not your fault.
In fact, sharing your side of the story as soon as it happens ensures important details aren't forgotten over time. More importantly, you may decide to pursue criminial or civil justice in the future and documenting the details while they're still fresh in your mind can make a meaningful difference.
YOU WON'T OUTGROW WHAT YOU HAVEN'T OUTLIVED.
How can you address what you don't understand?
Trust Yourself.
Acknowledge your past trauma. Gently tend to the part of you that’s still hurting inside.
Seek professional help for guidance and expertise when your hurt feels overwhelming or affects your daily life and relationships.
And, don't forget to give yourself grace. Now that you know better, you can do better.
Treat Yourself.
It's okay to admit "it" still hurts - that the experience is still with you.
Like any other wound, healing the heart begins with treatment.
Treatment starts with how you treat yourself and it continues with how you allow others to treat you.
Meet Yourself.
Once you've made the effort to save yourself from yourself - be proud! Sing your own praises!
Rescue your inner child then proudly transmute that energy into agency. Work towards asserting yourself in a way that allows you to show up as self-approved.
This sets the standard for how others will treat you and establishes the boundaries and respect you deserve in all your relationships.
About APRÈS | AR
AT APRÈS | AR
We advocate for ethical, trauma-informed care across professional settings to ensure those seeking aid are treated with dignity and protected from revictimization.
We understand that seeking care isn't just about addressing the trauma inflicted upon the mind and/or body -- it's also an act of reclaiming control and making sure one's voice is heard.
Take good care of you.
Healing takes time and heartfelt effort so put in the work.
You'll be happy you did.
Wise Words from *LIWI*
What Do We Care About?
WE KNOW A LITTLE HELP CAN GO A LONG WAY. . .
and that's why we offer aid in the aftermath of an assault.
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APRÈS | AR offers post-exposure support to individuals affected by assaultive behavior and promotes the adoption of trauma-informed care across systems to help safeguard victims from further harm.
MercyMe Remède
MercyMe is an initiative that gifts assault survivors a beautifully crafted, sentimental music box.
Each box is blessed with collective prayer (unless otherwise requested) and is meant to serve as a reminder of childhood innocence as well as offer tangible comfort.
They're more than symbolic. Music boxes can be psychologically therapeutic offering soft, repetitive sound that interrupt intrusive thoughts and help regulate overwhelming emotions.
Medical Treatment
After sexual assault or rape, it’s normal to feel confused and unsure about what to do next --but seeking medical care is a crucial step in protecting long-term health.
Even if details of the assault aren’t clear or there are no visible injuries, a healthcare provider can check for internal trauma (i.e. micro tears), perform tests for sexually transmitted infections (i.e. gonorrhea and chlamydia) and diseases (i.e. HIV or HSV2) or pregnancy and provide medications to prevent future complications like AIDS (i.e. PEP).
Community Courtrooms
We champion initiatives that demystify the legal system and familiarize citizens with process and procedure before they are summoned for civic duty.
Get in touch
E-mail: info@pep4vsv.com
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