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Jackie Speier: There have been lots of examples where there is a reluctance to report for fear that you will--reluctance to report a…

On the recordMay 1, 2017
There have been lots of examples where there is a reluctance to report for fear that you will--reluctance to report a sexual assault for fear that you will get hit for underage drinking.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

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Speier highlights the fear victims have in reporting sexual assaults due to potential repercussions.

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