second rape; secondary victimization after sexual assault
Refers to the additional psychological and emotional trauma inflicted on a rape victim by insensitive reactions from others (e.g., police, medical staff, family, society) after the assault itself. A loanword from English, used in Japanese discourse on sexual violence.
The victim experienced secondary victimization due to the police's insensitive response.
To prevent secondary victimization, understanding and appropriate support from those around the victim are essential.
Variant spelling with interpunct; less common but still seen.
Loanword from English 'second rape', referring to the secondary trauma experienced by sexual assault victims.