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Vivo Alliance Survivor Survey: Your Voice Matters
We’re deeply grateful you’re here. This short, confidential survey is part of our effort to change the system for survivors of sexual assault. Your answers are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact information, and nothing you share will ever be published or shared without your explicit consent.Your voice helps us identify where the system is failing and how to make it better.
What is your age range?
Under 18
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Non-binary
Transgender
Prefer not to say
Other
Were you, or a minor under your care, ever sexually assaulted?
Yes
No
Did you attempt to file a police report?
Yes
No
If you answered "No", what were your reasons? (Select all that apply)
Fear of retaliation
Fear no one would believe me
Lack of trust in law enforcement
Belief that nothing would be done
Pressure from family or community
Did not want to re-live the trauma
They refused to take the report
Other
If you filed a report, how did the authorities respond?
My report was taken seriously
I was discouraged from filing
I was treated dismissively or blamed
Other
If you were treated dismissively or blamed, what types of comments or behaviors did you experience? (Select all that apply)
Suggested it was my fault (e.g., clothing, behavior, alcohol use, etc)
Questioned my credibility or motives
Made belittling or condescending remarks
Acted without empathy or care
Other
Did you undergo a sexual assault forensic medical exam (rape kit)?
Yes
No
If you answered "No", what were your reasons? (Select all that apply)
Was not aware of the option
Was told it was unnecessary
Could not access a facility
Afraid the process would be retraumatizing
Other
If you had a rape kit collected, were you given a tracking or case number?
Yes
No
Did you receive updates or know whether it was processed? (Select all that apply)
I received regular updates
I did not receive updates
I asked for updates but received none
It was processed in a reasonable timeframe (less than 6 months)
It was not processed in a reasonable timeframe (more than 6 months)
My kit is still unprocessed
I’m unsure whether it was processed
Was a criminal investigation opened, and did your case go to court? (Select all that apply)
Yes, an investigation was opened
No, it was not opened
Yes, my case went to court
No, it did not go to court
Unsure
If your case did not proceed or was closed, what were the reasons? (Select all that apply)
Lack of information or communication from officials
Claimed lack of evidence
Prosecutor declined to file charges
Case was dismissed
I chose not to continue
Statute of limitations expired
Other
Were charges filed and were you included in key decisions? (Select all that apply)
Charges were filed
Charges were not filed
I was included in key decisions
I was not included in key decisions
Unsure
Were you informed of your rights and did you receive any support services? (Select all that apply)
I was informed of my rights
I was not informed of my rights
I received support services (legal, psychological, protective, etc)
I did not receive support services
Unsure
Overall, do you feel you were treated with respect and dignity by officials (law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, etc.)?
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
If you experienced harmful treatment by officials, please select all that apply:
Suggested it was my fault
Treated me as if I were lying
Made dismissive or mocking remarks
Minimized the seriousness of the crime
Repeatedly interrogated unnecessarily
Implied my case wasn't important
Blamed me for delays
Ignored for extended periods of time
Other
If you experienced something that was not mentioned above, that you would like to share, please feel free to describe your experience below:
OPTIONAL: If you are open to being contacted by Vivo Alliance for follow-up, please leave your name and email below (This is confidential):
Thank you for your strength and your voice!
We are in this fight together. Your answers will help us advocate for policy change, legal accountability, and survivor-centered reform. If you would like to learn more or stay connected, visit vivoalliance.org.
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