This academic article examines the factors influencing women's decisions to report sexual and physical assaults to the police, using data from the National Violence Against Women Survey. The study compares the reporting of rape and physical assault, finding similarities in the factors influencing reporting decisions for both types of assault. The research highlights that older, less-educated, and non-White women are more likely to report assaults. It also notes that assaults involving strangers, weapons, or injuries are more likely to be reported. The study suggests that increased awareness of sexual violence may have reduced the differences in reporting between rape and physical assault over time.
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