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What to Do if You Are a Victim
If you have been a victim of sexual assault, your safety and well-being are paramount. Here are critical steps to consider:
Get to a safe place immediately.
Report the assault to the police. This is crucial for initiating a criminal investigation.
Even if you don't have visible injuries, a medical examination (often a "rape kit" examination) can collect crucial forensic evidence. Medical professionals can also address any health concerns.
Try to preserve any physical evidence (e.g., do not shower, change clothes, or clean the area where the assault occurred).
Contact a local sexual assault crisis center (like those affiliated with the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs - KASAP) and/or the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) for confidential support, counseling, and advocacy.
Contact an experienced sexual assault attorney to understand your legal options and protect your rights.
Statute of Limitations for Sexual Abuse and Assault Claims
The time limit for filing a civil sexual assault claim, known as the statute of limitations, can vary significantly depending on the victim's age at the time of the assault.
- Adult Victims: Generally, adult victims may have a limited time (often one year from the date of the last assault) to file a civil claim. However, exceptions exist, particularly in cases involving human trafficking, where the period might be extended to five years from the last act or the discovery of the abuse.
- Child Victims: For those sexually abused as children, statewide law provides a more extended period. A civil action can generally be brought within ten years after the victim turns 18, or ten years from the last instance of abuse, or ten years from when the abuse was discovered, or ten years from the defendant's criminal conviction, whichever deadline expires last.
It is crucial to speak with an attorney as soon as possible to determine the specific deadline applicable to your case. Waiting too long can jeopardize your right to pursue compensation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sexual contact by forcible compulsion: This means any sexual contact achieved through physical force or threats that instill fear in the victim.
Exploitation of vulnerability or authority: This includes situations where an individual in a position of authority or special trust abuses that position to engage in sexual contact with a minor.
Lack of consent due to incapacitation: This applies when a person is physically helpless, mentally incapacitated (e.g., due to intoxication without their consent), or below a certain age.
Criminal Cases: These are brought by the state (prosecutors) against the alleged perpetrator to punish them for violating the law. The goal is to secure a conviction, which can lead to imprisonment, fines, and registration as a sex offender. The burden of proof in criminal cases is "beyond a reasonable doubt."
Civil Cases: These are brought by the victim (plaintiff) against the perpetrator (defendant) to seek financial compensation for the damages suffered as a result of the assault. These damages can include medical expenses, psychological counseling, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. The burden of proof in civil cases is "a preponderance of the evidence," which is a lower standard than in criminal cases, meaning it's "more likely than not" that the defendant is responsible. A civil case can be pursued even if a criminal conviction does not occur or is not pursued.
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