Immediate and long-term medical and psychological support are crucial.
: Victim blaming is harmful. Survivors of sexual assault are not responsible for the actions of their perpetrators.
Sexual violence, or rape, is a criminal act that involves sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without that person's consent. This includes a range of behaviors, from physical acts like rape to non-physical forms of harassment.
Preventing sexual assault requires a collective effort from individuals, communities, and society as a whole. This includes:
A dangerous social stigma existed where the "bohsia" label was used to blame victims. Because these girls were perceived as "loose," perpetrators often wrongly assumed they would not report sexual assault or that their lack of "chastity" made the crime less serious. 2. Legal Protections and Challenges