Choosing not to report is okay. The healing process is not the same for everyone, and it takes a lot of mental energy to report. Make sure you are in a healthy place to move forward. It is also okay to change your mind and decide to report later on. Keep in mind that there may be legal barriers, like the Statute of Limitations, that you will have to consider. Please do make sure you are practicing self-care and the four recommendations found here. We are here for you if you need anything.

It may be helpful to consider getting a Sexual Assault Forensic exam to collect evidence. Doing so preserves evidence in case you do decide later to report.

Note: Each case is different and depends upon the date of offense or offenses, where the perpetrator has been living, the law at the time of offense, and changes that may have occurred after this writing. Statutes of Limitations should be explored with law enforcement, prosecution, and or civil attorneys.