n addition, in addition to the low reporting rate, the experience of victims after making a "formal report" also deserves social attention. The EOC report noted that fewer than 20 percent of victims who made "formal reports" experienced more negative consequences, such as retaliation or rejection, or being seen as a troublemaker. Compared to some overseas investigations that find victims reporting negative results, the situation in Hong Kong does not seem too bad.
However, according to Feng Yulan's past experience in handling cases, the victim's experience of seeking help is often a long and circuitous journey. Although the immediate result of the victim after revealing the incident or making a report is photo retouching positive (such as gaining the approval and support of friends around him), at the same time, the subsequent development of the incident (such as the victim being asked by judicial officials to repeat the incident repeatedly) is not It is possible to turn the overall experience of the victim into a negative one, or even cause secondary harm.
Take the case of sexual harassment received by Feng Yulan as an example. In the past, many victims came forward to lodge a complaint with the EOC, but were deeply emotionally troubled by the long and complicated complaint procedure. This situation has become more serious in recent years due to the epidemic.