If you were raped as a teenager and disclosed it to a professional, were you happy with how it was handled?

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Am a regular, have namechanged.

I'm working with a young person who has made a disclosure. I'm following the all of the correct procedures with regard to the law and child protection but I am questioning a lot of things. My main concern is that the young person is ok with what happens.

She doesn't know that I have passed it on yet, and I am very worried about how she is going to react. I think that when she is older she will understand but that right now she is going to be very angry. If anyone is happy to share experiences,, both negative and positive it may help with the next time I see her. Thanks in advance.

I told my school I was being abused and they didnt do anything about it. I think if someone had taken charge of me I might be a different person today.

You have a duty to pass on this information to the relevant professionals. I do think you should have told her that you would have to disclose, though.