Many survivors who decide to report their rapes don’t necessarily get justice. They must navigate the complicated maze that is the investigation process for sexual assaults. Law enforcement representatives say these cases are hard to solve and harder to prosecute, and that there are ways to change the system to better support survivors.

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CapRadio built a step-by-step guide for reporting a sexual assault in Sacramento County, plus a directory of community groups in place to help survivors, whether they choose to report or not. Find it at http://caprad.io/after-the-assault-guide