Survey

Survivors of Abuse in Recovery, Inc. (SOAR) is a nonprofit organization which provides statewide recovery services to survivors of sexual abuse and their loved ones regardless of their ability to afford professional treatment services.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call:

(302) 655-9049
in New Castle County
or
(302) 422-3811 in Kent
or
(302) 645-4903 in Sussex

Confidential Survey

Sexual assault survivors often seem invisible in crime statistics. The shame and stigma which surrounds sex crimes keeps its victim locked in a conspiracy of silence– sometimes for many years. If you are a survivor of sexual abuse or assault and wish to participate in an anonymous survey please complete the following:

This information will be kept confidential. No one will be identified by name. Accurate information about the prevalance of sex crimes is needed so that funding sources will choose to support vicitms who are not able to afford professional services.
Sexual Abuse / Sexual Assault, for the purposes of this survey is: Any unwanted sexual contact including but not limited to touching, fondling, exposure to pornography, molestation, incest, rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.

SURVEY:

Age

(1) At what age were you first sexually assaulted, raped or

molested?

(2)Were you sexually abused / assaulted by a

If it was a family member, what was the relationship?

(3) Were you abused

Was this ongoing? Yes No

(4) How many people abused you?

(5) If you were abused before the age of 18, did you tell anyone

about it before now?

How old were you when you told? or N/A

(6) Was the abuse reported to the police?

If YES, What was the outcome of your case?

(7) Have you ever received treatment or counseling for sexual

abuse / assault before now?

If YES, how old when your first went to treatment?

(8) If treatment had been available to you for sexual abuse as a young child, would you have taken advantage of it?

Why or Why Not?

Would your family have taken advantage of it?

(9) In your opinion, how can we best reach survivors of sexual

assault / abuse who are afraid to or who are otherwise unable

to come forward and request treatment on their own?

Please do not provide us any confidential information through the website. We are not able to provide counseling or advice through the internet or email. If you are in need of counseling, please contact us by calling (302) 655-3953.

The prevalence of sexual assault is usually not accurately reflected in crime statistics based on police reports. The shame and stigma surrounding sex crimes is profound and most victims wait many years before coming forward to seek help. If you are a survivor, please speak out by completing our anonymous survey.

Photos are not of actual clients.