Only one in three sexual assaults are reported to police
Only one in three victims of sexual assault, who, this year, sought support from an NGO that specialised in the matter, reported their case to the police, data has revealed. The Care for Victims of Sexual Assault (CVSA) service – run by Victim Support Malta in collaboration Social Solidarity Ministry – this year supported 58 victims of sexual assault, 53 of whom were women, Kyra Borg who heads the agency, said. Of the 58 victims, 20 reported the crime to the police and 18 spoke up years after the abuse occurred. Читать дальше...