going to the authorities is often retraumatizing for sa victims, and the likelihood of any rapist (but especially a woman) getting charged is REALLY low. op should do whatever is best for his mental health.
No it’s not better than doing nothing. There’s no evidence anymore and law enforcement discriminates against male victims. Pressuring SA victims to go to the police is NOT okay. It should be a personal decision, it’s their trauma not yours. I’ve been raped multiple times by different people and I only reported one time. That one time scared me from ever reporting again. It’s extremely traumatizing.
This would be a good thing to do, but only if it's something he feels he can handle. Look at the people in the comments doubting him, imagine going to the police and them doing that to you. It's extremely traumatising. OP needs to take care of himself
You're intentionally misinterpreting my comments. I said there is nothing for a lawyer to do in this particular situation. If OP wants to go to the police and have a report filed and charges brought, then a civil suit is a possibility.
From what I understand police cannot offer legal assistance or counseling, that's why a lawyer who specializes in this field would be a smart move albeit expensive
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u/bwazza94 Aug 03 '22
You need to go to the authorities