The cost of sexual assault — in dollars — is yet another injury

The staggering financial toll of sexual assault includes not just medical bills and lost wages, but also the profound emotional and psychological damage that survivors endure. Civil cases increasingly seek to quantify these non-monetary losses, aiming to provide some measure of justice and relief to victims. Understanding the full economic impact of sexual assault highlights the urgent need for better support systems and resources to help survivors navigate their recovery and reclaim their lives. This broader perspective on the cost of sexual assault underscores the necessity for systemic changes in how society addresses and compensates for such trauma.