What happens when you report an assault to the police?

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This article is written for women and assumes a male offender, however SECASA acknowledges that both men and women can be survivors of sexual abuse and that offenders can be male and female.

Contents

1. Police code of practice
2. Functions of Victoria Police in sexual assault case
3. Reporting a past assault
4. Reversing a decision to report
5. Making a statement
6. Safety
7. False reports
8. Deciding not to take criminal action/Not to report to the police

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