In 1980,Valery was sexually assaulted at a frat 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 was upset and ashamed of what happened.She ran back to her dorm,showered,and cried herself to sleep.Weeks later,she finally told her good friend and roommate 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?

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Valery's beliefs that the police wouldn't be able to do anything are likely based on the fact that she didn't report the assault immediately after it occurred, and now it has been weeks since the incident. Additionally, sexual assault is a difficult crime to prove, and it often comes down to the survivor's word against the perpetrator's. In the past, there was also a pervasive belief that sexual assault was not a "real" crime or that it was the survivor's fault for putting themselves in a compromising situation. However, it is important to note that these beliefs are not accurate and survivors should feel empowered to come forward and seek justice.

In 1980,Valery Was Sexually Assaulted at a Frat Party