Open AccessReporting Sexual Assault: Review of the Literature Regarding the Decision to Report Sexual Assault
Author(s) -
Erica Pieper,
Class of
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
boller review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2476-0420
DOI - 10.18776/tcu/br/1/23
Subject(s) - sexual assault , psychology , criminology , clinical psychology , medicine , human factors and ergonomics , medical emergency , poison control
This review of the literature investigates the many reasons why a person may choose not to report sexual assault. The pain, trauma, worthlessness, and other extreme emotions that stem from sexual assault are contributing factors in an individual’s choice to report; there are many reasons why a person would choose not to report. From my time spent at The Women’s Center of Tarrant County, I have seen survivors make this difficult decision over and over—some choosing to report, some not. The results of the literature review give new insight to the reporting process our clients may decide to participate in.