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After facing sexual assault, you may choose to report the case and seek legal recourse to fight your case in court. To report a case to law enforcement and to pursue it in court is a decision for you to make.
For some, reporting has been seen as an act of liberation and closure, and has helped them heal, while some feel more comfortable about not reporting. Either way, it is a choice you are free to make, and must make upon having all the information you need.
If you want to report a case of sexual assault, here are a few pointers:
Where can I start the process of reporting?
Start by reporting to the police. Especially if you are at immediate risk, since they will come to you. You will typically be asked to report to a police officer at a police station in/near the area at which the violence took place.
What can you be prepared with when you report?
What format of reporting is preferred?
What can you expect when you report?
Is there a particular time limit within which I must report a case of violence or any violation?
What are some things you can remember or know when you report?
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