Future relationships and trust issues are going to be a constant struggle. The way the victim presents themselves and their overall personality can be altered. Self-esteem and personal perception of the victims body or appearance may also change. When a person becomes a victim in an environment that they felt was secure, they will continuously have doubts about their safety. Living on campus most students have a very strong sense of community.
Students have the perception that everyone is going through the same situations.
There is an understanding between them and a sense of support. When a person is victimized, this dependable, stable structure collapses. With this basic social need gone, the individual can feel very alone and vulnerable.