Sexual Violence Survivors Endure Court Delays and Rape Myths

A new report reveals that survivors face re-traumatization due to lengthy court processes and damaging cross-examinations.

Three-quarters of sexual violence survivors encounter rape myths during cross-examination, exacerbating their trauma.
Victims report experiencing PTSD and suicidal thoughts due to prolonged court delays, with some cases taking over five years to reach trial.
Half of the analyzed cases faced adjournments, often without explanation, causing further distress to survivors.
Victim Support calls for the government to eliminate the use of rape myths in court and reduce delays in the justice system.
Survivors express regret over reporting crimes due to the re-traumatizing nature of the legal process and its impact on mental health.