• All cases present with different sets of circumstances, but all survivors feel they were violated and that is an important element of this crime. Sexual assault is an emotional, psychological and physical assault on the survivor. The survivor’s response to the sexual assault primarily reflects his/her reaction to the violation of self.
• The defendant is usually known to the complainant, which makes reporting more difficult.
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