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of prior sexual trauma are more likely to postpone disclosure of a subsequent assault than those without prior victimization (Smith et al., 2000: Ullman, 1996). This is in contrast with the findings of Ahrens et al. (2010), who report no dif- ference in rates of prior sexual trauma between early and

r. facts about the potential psychological impact of rape. such as PTSD and revictimization. but also in- formation about evidence-based treatments (Elwood et al.. 2011; Littleton & Ullman. 2013: McLaughlin et al.. 2013). may increase help-seeking behaviour in an early stage. Furthermore efforts to en

of prior sexual trauma are more likely to postpone disclosure of a subsequent assault than those without prior victimization (Smith et al., 2000; Ullman, 1996). This is in contrast with the findings of Ahrens et al. (2010), who report no dif- ference in rates of prior sexual trauma between early and

e in the Netherlands. the risk of revictimization and pregnancy: Results from a national population survey. Violence and Victims. 27(4), 592 608. Elwood. L. S.. Smith. D. W. Resnick. H. S.. Gudmundsdottir, B., Amstadter. A. B.. Hanson, It. F., et al. (2011). Predictors of rape: Findings from the Nat

y to utilize medical services and report to the police than early disclosers is in line with previous studies in adult women (Ahrens et al., 2010; Ullman, 1996; Ullman & Filipas, 2001). It suggests that disclosure latency is important for public health and safety, as delayed disclosure may not only

r, facts about the potential psychological impact of rape, such as PTSD and revictimization, but also in- formation about evidence-based treatments (Elwood et al., 2011; Littleton & Ullman, 2013; McLaughlin et al., 2013), may increase help-seeking behaviour in an early stage. Furthermore, efforts to e