Reasons for not reporting sexual assault to university
University students who had experienced sexual assault. Multiple reasons could be selected, so percentages do not total 100
I did not think I needed help
I did not think it was serious enough
I thought it would be too hard to prove
I did not know who I could make a formal report or complaint to
I was worried I might not be believed
I did not know where I had to go/ what I had to do to make a formal report or complaint
I felt embarrassed or ashamed
I did not want to hurt the offender/s or get them into trouble
I did not want anyone to know
0%
10
20
30
40