MALAIKA MAHLATSI | I believe Lady Zamar, rape happens in close relations
Let me start by stating that there are several reasons why it may take a rape victim a long time to report the incident. Statistics show that offenders are more likely to choose victims who have been previously assaulted - but a woman who reports more than one assault is less likely to be believed.
But this could not be further from the truth. Most rapists are known to their victims - they are relatives, friends and acquaintances. This is precisely what makes reporting the assault much more difficult. But it is not just the statistics that are debilitating, it is the way society treats rape victims who speak out.
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