Homecoming Trauma is the experience of being blamed, criticized, or denigrated when one reports a traumatic event to family, friends, healthcare workers, police, the press, or other authorities.

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As a law enforcement official for over 27 years I have seen a great deal of change with regard to the handling of sexual assault crimes.

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I hope that the following is helpful and useful to any victim of the crime of Sexual Assault.

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Stress is a normal reaction by the body in response to a stimulus. The stimulus can be physical, chemical or emotional. Stress can create anxiety which is a state of worry, uneasiness or apprehension.

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During my thirty-two years in law enforcement I've concluded that sexual assault investigations are among the most difficult yet important crimes a police officer will investigate in their career.

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There are two types of legal actions that victims of sexual assault may be exposed to following a report to law enforcement.

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A survivor of sexual assault should keep in mind that a criminal trial is not her only avenue of recourse. The survivor also has the option of bringing a civil action against her assailant. The two forums, criminal and civil, are vastly different.

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More than 300,000 women are sexually assaulted each year in America, yet most attacks are not reported to the police, and an even smaller percent are covered in the media.

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There is perhaps no greater loss of control than being raped. Therefore, it is all the more important that a rape victim exercise control in speaking with the media.

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If you are a victim of sexual assault...
You are not alone; there are people who can give you the support you need.

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