Factors that lead to sexual violence within marriage include gender expectations, economic dependence of women, poverty, alcohol consumption of husband, lack of knowledge, social stigma, and lack of supportive familial and social environments. Many women claim that they are not able to protect themselves from sexual violence within their marriage and suffer from psychological health problems following these experiences. Research shows that young women experiencing sexual violence are isolated and lack support options. Although sexual violence within marriage is illegal, local police and law agencies are still unaware that such laws exist. Many women suffered from physical, verbal and sexual assault during the 10-year conflict period called the People's War. In addition, many women are afraid to speak out against their attacker in fear of retaliation or of the social stigma surrounding victims of sexual violence . Limitations on reporting rape cases were recently extended in 2015 from 35 days to 180 days; however, many human rights activists claim that there should be no time limitations on reporting rape.