Epstein Secrets

tially fewer disclosing to formal support providers including police, health-care providers, mental health profes- sionals, and rape crisis workers (Baker, Campbell, & Strut- man, 2012). Although informal support providers are often a good source of social and emotional support for survivors, it is fo

ly assaulted report poorer health and use medical services more frequently than those who have not been sexually assaulted (Du Mont & White, 2007; Resnick et al., 2000). Negative health outcomes include immediate physical injuries, pregnancy, gynecological compli- cations (e.g., vaginal bleeding, infection, p

2000). Accordingly, adolescents and young adults, who are more at risk to be victimized by rape than other age 88fLop groups (De Haas. Van Berl°. Bakker. & Vanwesenbeeck. 2012; Tjaden & Thoennes. 2006), may not receive targeted mental health care and may not report the crime to the police (Ruch. Co

does not match stereotypical conceptions of rape, such as involving a stranger. a weapon. and severe injury (Patterson. Greeson, & Campbell, 2009; Resnick et al., 2000). Accordingly, adolescents and young adults, who are more at risk to be victimized by rape than other age 88fLop groups (De Haas. Van Berl°

et al., 2000). Accordingly, adolescents and young adults, who are more at risk to be victimized by rape than other age groups (De Haas, Van Berlo, Bakker, & Vanwesenbeeck, 2012; Tjaden & Thoennes, 2006), may not receive targeted mental health care and may not report the crime to the police (Ruch, Co

et al., 2011), especially when the rape has been committed on a date or by an acquaintance and involves the victim's use of drugs and/or alcohol (Resnick et al., 2000; Wolitzky-Taylor et al., 2011). There is evidence to suggest that victims believe that professionals will not be helpful to them because thei