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TODAY’S THREAD : steps to take after you have been raped or sexually assaulted.
As a victim, the decision to report to law enforcement is entirely yours. It is also important to understand that there is no shame in reporting even though it may feel that way, and that what happened to you is not your fault.
However, if you are a minor, authorities like your school and hospitals are legally mandated to report your case if you confide in them.
Even though wanting to bathe and change after a traumatic experience is natural, avoid steps that may potentially damage forensic medical evidence, such as :
Bathing
Showering
Using the restroom
Changing clothes
Combing hair
Cleaning up the area
Bathing
Showering
Using the restroom
Changing clothes
Combing hair
Cleaning up the area
Go to a "One Stop Crisis Centre" at government hospitals, located at the emergency wing.
At the OSCC, you can receive medical treatment, get emergency contraceptives, be screened for STIs, and collect medical evidence. You can also file a police report here.
At the OSCC, you can receive medical treatment, get emergency contraceptives, be screened for STIs, and collect medical evidence. You can also file a police report here.
Go to the OSCC as soon as possible. DNA evidence is best collected within 72 hours in order to be analysed properly and be as useful as possible. Note that a change of clothes is helpful to bring along, as your clothes may be collected as evidence.
You have the right to skip any step during the medical investigation. This is all your choice, and if you feel uncomfortable with any step it is important to voice it out to your doctor. The OSCC provides follow up care as well, but again, this is entirely your choice.
On making a police report :
It can be helpful to write out a draft.
You can make a police report in Bahasa Malaysia or English, either by typing it yourself at the police station or by verbalising it to the police officer.
It can be helpful to write out a draft.
You can make a police report in Bahasa Malaysia or English, either by typing it yourself at the police station or by verbalising it to the police officer.
What to write in your police report:
-the details of the assault,
-what happened
-when it happened (date and estimated time)
-where it happened
-who was involved
Always ask for a copy of the report to keep.
-the details of the assault,
-what happened
-when it happened (date and estimated time)
-where it happened
-who was involved
Always ask for a copy of the report to keep.
After the report has been filed, The Investigation Officer (IO) will open an investigation based on the police report you have made. The IO may interview witnesses and suspects, and also ask you to provide further statement.
The IO then decide whether or not to bring the case to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP), depending on the evidence.
The DPP then determines if it is a strong enough case to charge against the perpetrator.
The DPP then determines if it is a strong enough case to charge against the perpetrator.
If there is insufficient evidence, the case will be closed and classified as ‘No Further Action’ (NFA). The accused will not be charged
If the Deputy Public Prosecutor goes forth with the case, the charge will be read in court and the suspect can either plead guilty or not guilty.
If the suspect pleads guilty, the accused will then be sentenced. If suspect pleads ‘not guilty’, a full trial begins.
If the suspect pleads guilty, the accused will then be sentenced. If suspect pleads ‘not guilty’, a full trial begins.
Here are some useful hotlines that can aid and advise you on this situation.
Woman’s Aid Org (WAO) Hotline: +603 7956 3488
WhatsApp/SMS: +6018 988 8058.
All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) on +603 7877 0224 or +603 7877 4221
Women's Centre for Change (WCC) : +604 228 0342
Woman’s Aid Org (WAO) Hotline: +603 7956 3488
WhatsApp/SMS: +6018 988 8058.
All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) on +603 7877 0224 or +603 7877 4221
Women's Centre for Change (WCC) : +604 228 0342
