This is no higher than false reports for any other crime. Other researchers have found that between one of four and one out of seven male children are sexually abused. Date rape only happens between people who just met or don't know each other well. The best way for survivors to get over a sexual assault is to act like it didn't happen, to put it behind them, get on with their lives and be 'normal' again. However, no survivor should ever be forced to speak, publicly or privately, before they are ready.
Every survivor is the expert on their own recovery.
For many, recovery becomes an ongoing process of healing, change and empowerment. All survivors have a right to the support and validation of friends, family, and service providers, no matter where they are in their individual healing process or how long ago the assault occurred.