In 1980,Valery was sexually assaulted at a college party.Her assaulter was a boy that she had a crush on and was initially excited to be getting attention from.However,when Valery was alone with the boy away from the party rooms,he quickly and forcefully pushed her against the wall and penetrated her under her skirt.Valery felt upset and ashamed.She ran back to her dorm,showered,and cried herself to sleep.Weeks later,she finally told her good friend what had happened.But she would not report the assault to the police saying that they wouldn't be able to do anything anyways.Which of the following is MOST TRUE regarding Valery's beliefs that lead her to not report the incident?
A) Because of where the assault occurred,what Valery did after the assault,and the time since the assault,she is probably accurate in her statement.
B) Despite the events that led up to and after the assault,Valery should still report for she might have a chance of conviction if the police investigate.
C) Because Valery knew and was attracted to her assaulter,it is not really a sexual assault under the criminal code at the time.
D) Valery is correct that the police can't do much because sexual assault in 1980 was a civil offence.
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