In fact, she might be able to contact that organization for a referral to a center closer to where she lives. I recommend that you go to that website to learn things that could benefit her and you. I am not in a position to judge whether your girlfriend was the victim of a rape.
Keep in mind that your probably are not either. If she chooses to report the incident to the police an investigation would be conducted into what had happened and whether it could be prosecuted as rape whether "forcible" or "statutory". It is true that some incidents of rape or robbery or burglary or drunk driving are easier to prosecute than others. Whether to file a criminal charge would be the decision the prosecuting attorney would make based on the police investigation and the attorney's professional judgment of the likelihood of getting a conviction.
Again, a counselor at a crisis center could help your girlfriend get a grasp of what she could expect, and what would be expected of her, if she reported the crime. The support of people like you in your girlfriend's life will be important to her surviving her experience. I live in Washington state.
I have a friend who is 15 years old. One of her best friends is They are not sexually involved at all. So is it still illegal for them to hang out? What if your are 15 and your boyfriend is And your parents do not want you to go out. And your parents want to send him to jail for rape I don't know anything about Washington state law, but I don't know of anything in Massachusetts law that would forbid a 15 year old from hanging out with an 18 year old as long as they don't have sex.
In your other question, the year-old's parents may object to her dating an year-old, but they can't "send him to jail for rape. The police might investigate and determine whether there is cause to believe that a crime has been committed. Part of that investigation would be interviewing the year-old if she might have been the victim of a sexual assault.
If there is enough evidence called "probable cause" usually the police might start a criminal case against the year-old. In some states the police will or must consult with the prosecutor called a district or county or states attorney in some states about the case before charging someone.
Sometimes this talk is not just about whether there is enough evidence to start the case, but may include a talk about whether the victim will cooperate and whether a conviction can be won.
That case would have to go to a court. To be convicted of a crime, the year-old would have to plead guilty to the charge or be found guilty during a trial in court. At the trial the prosecutor would have to present evidence. Part of that evidence would usually be the testimony of the year-old victim. In fact, the victim's testimony would usually be required in order for the case to be proved, though police might have gathered other evidence that could allow a guilty finding.
Such evidence might include a person who saw the incident or someone the year-old admitted the crime to, or, if there were a pregnancy, evidence that a child had DNA from both the year-old and the year-old. The year-old doesn't have much of a say either because it is the state, not the year-old, prosecuting the crime.
The prosecutor usually can force a victim to come to court and testify, but prosecutors often will choose not to force a victim to testify unwillingly because it is thought of as too harmful to a victim to make him or her testify about rape if he or she does not want to. It is natural for parents to want to protect their children from the possible consequences of teen sexuality such as pregnancy, disease, distraction from school, emotional stress, dating violence.
It is also natural for parents to see flaws in a boyfriend -- flaws a girlfriend might not see because the she is too wrapped up in being with the boyfriend.
But most parents have experienced infatuation and love and sex before and have seen a lot more of the world than their children. To prosecute a case in Thailand the police will require that you report what happened and sign a statement whilst in the country.
If you return to the UK and want to provide information to Thai police, some UK forces may be able to help you. However, there will still be a requirement for you to return to Thailand later and provide a statement to the Thai police.
If you were under 18 when you were assaulted and the suspect is a UK national, the UK police may be able to prosecute the suspect in the UK for a serious sexual offence committed outside the UK under Section 72 of the Sexual Offences Act Your local police station in the UK should be able to advise you. There is no time limit for this procedure but in practice historic reports are more difficult to prove.
If you have already returned to the UK and did not report what happened to the British Embassy Bangkok, but decide you now want to, you can still do so. The FCDO can tell you about professional support organisations in the UK that might be able to help you if you need them. On your return to the UK, you may wish to seek additional support. The following organisations can help you. Local rape crisis centres provide crisis and long-term specialised counselling, support and advocacy for all survivors of sexual violence.
Nexus Northern Ireland offers counselling and support to survivors of sexual abuse and victims of sexual violence. The Survivors Trust is a UK-wide national umbrella agency for specialist organisations for support for the impact of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout the UK and Ireland.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. They help people cope and recover. Survivors UK supports men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Their national webchat service for men and their families, partners and friends is open seven days a week and can be accessed through their website.
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Rape and the law in Thailand The British Embassy works with Thai authorities to try and ensure survivors of rape and sexual assault receive the best possible assistance. Making a Statement If you wish, we may be able to accompany you to the police station. You should be given a copy of the police report.
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Returning to the UK You may want to let your GP or a Sexual Assault Referral Centre know what has happened to you so that you can talk about the experience and seek further medical treatment, support and advice.
Reporting to UK police To prosecute a case in Thailand the police will require that you report what happened and sign a statement whilst in the country. Nexus Northern Ireland Belfast Londonderry Enniskillen The Survivors Trust The Survivors Trust is a UK-wide national umbrella agency for specialist organisations for support for the impact of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse throughout the UK and Ireland.
That means that each state has its own set of statute of limitations laws—these laws can be different, even when the crimes are the same. For example, the statute of limitations for rape in Alaska is unlimited: prosecutors can always bring charges against someone suspected of rape, no matter how much time has passed. On the other hand, in Massachusetts rape has a 15 year statute of limitations. When a crime is prosecuted by the state, the lawyer seeking to press charges against a perpetrator, known as the prosecutor, must determine which statute of limitations applies in that particular case.
To do this, prosecutors consider some of the following questions:. In recent years, evidence that does not erode over time is often available, such as DNA, audio or video recordings, emails, texts, and other digital communication. These newer forms of evidence play an important role in investigating and prosecuting crimes of sexual violence. Society also has come to understand more about the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of sexual violence and the reasons why a victim may not immediately report the crime.
In addition to pursuing criminal charges, many victims are eligible to seek victim compensation from a state agency or to file a civil suit a lawsuit in civil court that may seek monetary compensation, protection, or other remedies. Skip to main content. Que es la Linea de Ayuda? Understanding Statutes of Limitations for Sex Crimes. What is a criminal statute of limitations?
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