Perspectives on responses to sexual assault

I think the hardest part of the problem of sexual assault is collecting evidence. ‘Cause people could lie, or just regret it after they have sex, or one person could lie like, “another person sexually…

Especially in my culture, the country I come from, anything that relates to, like, a very intensive sexual violence causes a lot of suicides and depression, right? So my other concern [in supporting a survivor]…

I would really like to know what kind of evidence is valid like for the police or for the security on campus?

I think when the incident happens the student needs more comfort and then, like, a convenient place or person to discuss it with, because it’s really hard to open up. So, when there is this…

Participant 1: I would like an experienced person [to provide support following a sexual assault experience]. Participant 2: You mean they have professional knowledge and backgrounds? Participant 1: Besides, we also want to keep our…

So are there enough cameras installed on the campus to prevent this situation? Or are there not enough cameras? […] If the camera does not work, does this mean there’s no evidence here to prove…

Most of the time, I know people in our community, we see that people in society keep on blaming things and everything, which creates a lot of pressure indirectly. So when it comes to being,…

Participant 2: [If a friend discloses to me], I think the first thing is to understand her. I will tell her that experiencing sexual assault is not her fault, and I will search for some…

I am wondering, if I choose to report, will someone accompany me or be more involved when I face the police? […] If I choose to report to the police, will someone in SMU maybe…

Participant 1: They need to be clear about how they deal with the person who performs the sexual assault. They have to be transparent about it. Participant 2: Exactly, like, […] hints as to how…