W.H.O. estimates that "1 in 3 (35%) of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partners sexual violence in their lifetime" and Amnesty International concurs: "at least one out of every three women worldwide has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime." While these numbers are deplorable, few medical professionals have learned skills to support these victims. This poster presentation will train medical personnel on trauma-informed ways of supporting rape survivors that include. Creating care based on respect and physical/emotional safety. Understanding of how brains function when confronted with trauma. Avoiding re-traumatization by providing services that meet survivor's needs. Methods: This poster presentation will rely on academic research on sexual violence which includes Discussions of Safety: the ability to seek help knowing that those helping with keep information confidential, will work to keep them safe, and will not respond to them by victim blaming. Empowerment: the ability to determine when to seek medical, legal, and social service assistance. Control: the ability to make choices for themselves. Voice: the ability to tell their stories to medical personnel who won't blame them for the assault but instead will actively listen. Justice: the ability to define justice. It may include court hearings, or something as simple as safe housing, alternate routes to work, and/or the ability to work at a different branch of the same business. Impact ​ By implementing a trauma-informed response to sexual violence, agencies can better serve survivors, speed their recovery, and avoid inadvertently re-traumatizing victims. Implications Research suggest that trauma-informed approaches can reduce stress, speed healing, reduce substance abuse, reduce depression and Post Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), promote psychological well-being, and help victims become functioning members of society again.