Thuthuzelas had an integrated approach to rape care. The rape victim was brought from the police station to the Centre where the victim received counselling in private, upon which a medical examination was conducted. That took place within 24 hours of the rape having taken place. The victim was then given appropriate medication and a follow-up date for further treatment before being transported home. Arrangements were made for the victim to be placed in a place of safety should the situation require it. The purpose of these centres was to improve the process of reporting and prosecuting rape and other sexual offences, and reducing secondary trauma to survivors as the entire process took place in a dignified and friendly environment, reducing the trauma of the rape through a multi-disciplinary centre that could fast track the medical and criminal processing associated with the rapes.