By: A Survivor Not a Victim July 26, 2016 When is the justice system going to start speaking up for survivors?!?! Numerous rape cases present clear evidence, but many survivors, grappling with fear, trauma, or other personal reasons, opt not to pursue criminal charges and shy away from court involvement. BUT what about the MAJORITY … Continue reading When Is The Justice System Going To Finally Stand Up For Rape Victims?
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By: A Survivor Not a VictimJuly 21, 2016 I was raped by my former roommate on February 14, 2016. I ended up filing a police report. Within less than 48 hours of filing it, I was told that the District Attorney (DA) would not be moving forward with the case. In fact, I met with … Continue reading I Came Forward, I Want To Press Charges &The DA Won’t Do Anything
By: A Survivor Not a VictimJuly 11, 2016 Last night I was talking with a "friend" who I had previously confided about being raped. We were talking because I was upset; I'm having such a hard time moving on. My life is a mess; I am not myself, and I feel ruined. As we were … Continue reading Rape Culture; This Conversation Actually Happened Last Night
By: A Survivor Not a VictimJuly 7, 2016 Being raped is one of the worst experiences that a person can live through. The aftermath of rape is equally as terrible. As if being raped isn't bad enough, the trauma from that event, the memories, the scars, they last forever. It is bad enough that I … Continue reading Being Raped Has Ruined My Life – I Live In A Constant State Of FEAR
By: A Survivor Not a VictimJuly 5, 2016 rape (noun) Merriam Webster 1 : unlawful sexual activity and usually sexual intercourse carried out forcibly or under threat of injury against a person's will or with a person who is beneath a certain age or incapable of valid consent because of mental illness, mental deficiency, intoxication, unconsciousness, … Continue reading Definition of Rape
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