I don't think it's too late... the sooner the better if you do file. For me, it's been 2 years and I just recently filed a statement. I don't know what's going to happen but I think it's therapeutic for me to take control of the situation and report it. There will always be people who won't believe it. But either way, what happened happened. These things are hard to prove so he might not go to jail but it depends. You can message me if you have any questions.

I waited two weeks myself. unfortunately I live in Mississippi, and unless its penetration of vagina by penis, its not rape, and the only charge beneath that is "simple assault" which is a misdemeanor, but reporting it at least gave me a sense of victory.

It's at least worth a try. There may not be any evidence, but they might dig something up on him that would convict him. I'd say go ahead and try. Oh, and if it ever should happen again (I pray it doesn't!), report him immediately.

Stay strong and know I support you all the way.

In most cases the police understand that sexual assult is a very scary thing for someone to go through, and can understand why you wouldn't want to come forward straight away. I encourage you to go to the police and at least make a statement. Whether they can do anything or not, this guy will be on their radar, and it will have them watching him and making sure that he doesn't do anything in the future.

The second thing I suggest you do is seek some sort of councelling to help you deal with your feelings about the event. Whether this is with a councellor, your doctor or a crisis centre it doesn't matter, at least you will be talking about your situation.

I really hope things go ok for you, and that you are ok. No one should ever have to go through what you are going through, and if you ever want to talk I am here for you.

YES, TELL THE POLICE AND YES DO GO
AND GET RAPE CRISIS COUNSELLING AS THE AFTER EFFECTS OF AN ASSAULT OR RAPE ARE NOT NICE AND THEY CAN GO WITH YOU TO THE POLICE WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR STATEMENT FOR MORAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, TOO AND TELL YOU WHAT TO EXPECT, TOO AND GIVE YOU COURAGE TO DO IT AND BE STRONG AS THEY WILL SUPPORT YOU FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE LAST MOMENT YOU NEED THEM, EVEN IF IT IS FOREVER!!!! AS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IS TOUGH TO GO THROUGH ON YOUR OWN!!!!! PLEASE SEEK A SUPPORT PERSON FROM A RAPE COUNSELLING CENTRE FIRST THOUGH!!!!

I was forced I tried to get away I was drugged or hit and I reported what happened but the detective did not want to sit with me they're getting away with it! So why go to the cops apparently rape - torture attempted murder is legal in NJ

you have until you like 40 something to tell i think so dont worry. but the sooner you turn him in the better you chances of something being done. if you need to talk im here.

ITS NOT TOO LATE! It varies from state to state, but from what I hear it usually takes a decade for rape to expire. True, its best to report it right as it happens because of evidence and all that, but the police will have a way of proving it. I'm sure of it.. maybe talk to a lawyer and see.

Police forces seem to vary greatly from place to place, but I've read that many of them are now taking greater effort on rape reports. (In my state what you experienced is legally considered rape.)

It's far to late for me to report the same thing happening to me... and I regret that I didn't. I hope you go for it.

yes you can still report it but be aware it is your word against his... they will take him in and interview him... there interviewing is really good if they have enough on him they will charge him please report it tho cos he may already be know to them as doing this before and even if he hasn't if he does it again to anyone else there will be your information.. please do honey... i know i work for the police and i didn't report my rapist i still can but have issues with it at present... let me know what you decide to do