We encourage you to consider telling a close friend or family member that you are going to make a report. This way, you have someone to talk to and to lean on for support if you need it. You may wish to have a support person with you throughout the report process. This could be a parent, friend, or legal counsel, among others. Please be aware that your support person is unable to also act as a witness at any stage of the report process (for example, if your teammate will be providing information as a witness, they cannot also be your support person).