No matter when or if someone comes forward with their story, it does not make it any less true. With the strength of the #MeToo movement, this is becoming a question many people are asking. Some are generally curious and don’t know the answer. Others try to use the fact that someone did not come forward sooner as a way …
Understanding the Barriers to Reporting Sexual Abuse
Why even post #MeToo, sexual abuse remains the most under-reported crime. Sexual abuse is a serious public health issue, with one in three women and one in six men reporting some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. In addition, sexual abuse is the most under-reported crime, as the majority (63 percent) of individuals who experience sexual violence do not report it to authorities. Since the …