You’re completely wrong, President Trump — about sexual abuse and its reporting.
To all those who are survivors of sexual assault: We hear you and we’re with you.
To all those who are survivors of sexual assault: We hear you and we’re with you.
Facts DO matter. Thread 👇
Rape is the most under-reported crime. 63% of sexual assaults are not reported to police. Only 12% of child sexual abuse is reported to the authorities.
Rape is the most under-reported crime. 63% of sexual assaults are not reported to police. Only 12% of child sexual abuse is reported to the authorities.
Survivors of sexual assault don’t report because they fear law enforcement will dismiss their claims. aclu.org/blog/womens-ri…
Teens don’t report when they are sexually assaulted by classmates, because when they do, they can be accused of lewd behavior and kicked out of their school. aclu.org/blog/womens-ri…
Survivors don’t report sexual assault because, when they do, they are shut out of opportunities. aclu.org/video/punished…
Survivors also don’t report the crimes because police officers themselves commit sexual assault. aclu.org/blog/womens-ri…
