After sexual violence during war, help can concern present safety, health, psychological support and practical resources. A complete public account is not a prerequisite. Some medical measures are time-sensitive; recent events call for prompt appropriate contact, while one prophylaxis window does not make all later care useless. This article describes no detailed violence, prescribes no treatment and guarantees no local service. Read selectively or stop. Consent and data have particular scope; treatment, documentation and publication differ. Loved ones do not own the history, and children bear no responsibility for adult acceptance. One current step can matter without compulsory forgiveness, reconciliation, growth or proof of complete recovery.