More sexual assaults reported, not always to police, according to statewide study
SAN ANTONIO โ The latest statewide study by the Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault found more people are reporting sexual assaults, but not always to police. Although 33 percent had experienced some form of sexual violence, the 70-page report showed only nine percent contacted law enforcement. โThey donโt have to report to the police unless they want to,โ said Miriam Elizondo, executive director of the Rape Crisis Center. To the detriment of our clients, absolutely not.โ But she said at least more survivors are asking for help, including sex trafficking victims. Speaking at a news conference announcing the studyโs findings at Public Safety Headquarters, Annette Burrhus-Clay, executive director of the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, said that it was imperative that the state devote the needed resources to preventing sexual assault and helping survivors and their families.