Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, avoidance of the incident and being easily startled are common symptoms. Frazier also said self-blame is one of the most damaging things a victim can practice. Short said blaming themselves is very damaging to victims. Self-blame is very hard on a person. Short explained the harm in the still prevalent practice of blaming and questioning the victim's behavior.
Rape is the only crime where the emphasis is taken off the perpetrator and put on the victim.
There is a difference between making a choice and taking responsibility for the actions of others. Short said some of the people most vulnerable to sexual assault are those who are new to campus. It's not a crime to be naive. Detective Marianne Olson of the University police department, works closely with the Program Against Sexual Violence. She said most of the rapes University police officials see are acquaintance rapes.