Beyond the Primary Rape Victim: A Case Study on the Secondary Rape Victim

AGORILLA, KYLE CINDY; ALIPIO, CASSANDRA; ALTURA, KENNETH; BALAGAT, JUNEL; DE BELEN, JOHN BRYAN; DOMINGO, ARA GRACE; DUMLAO, CHARMAINE; PASCUAL, FRANCIS STAN; RAYMUNDO, NIEL ANDREI; SAGSAGAT, ERICA MARIELE; ULEP, CHARLOTTE AMALIE; VILLAJOS, MA. VANESSA; MR. JENN CLIED OMNES, Mscrim

doi:10.63363/aijfr.2026.v07i01.3034

Beyond the Primary Rape Victim: A Case Study on the Secondary Rape Victim

Author(s)	AGORILLA, KYLE CINDY, ALIPIO, CASSANDRA, ALTURA, KENNETH, BALAGAT, JUNEL, DE BELEN, JOHN BRYAN, DOMINGO, ARA GRACE, DUMLAO, CHARMAINE, PASCUAL, FRANCIS STAN, RAYMUNDO, NIEL ANDREI, SAGSAGAT, ERICA MARIELE, ULEP, CHARLOTTE AMALIE, VILLAJOS, MA. VANESSA, MR. JENN CLIED OMNES, Mscrim
Country	Philippines
Abstract	This study explored the lived experiences of the secondary rape victims, focusing on the circumstances that made them aware about the incident, the traumatic experience that their encountered, the actions they took in response to those traumatic experiences, and the relative impact of the incident to their family dynamics. This study used a qualitative research method through a case study to gather data using semi-structured interview guide with the secondary rape victims. The participants are those who have family members who were victims of rape during their minority years and have a deep relationship with them. The researcher utilized purposive sampling to select the participants from different municipalities in Ilocos Norte. This study used a narrative method that to analyze the data gathered from the participants. The findings revealed that the circumstances that made the secondary rape victim learned about the incident are revealed after check-up, behavioral changes, and revelation by the victim. The secondary victims experienced significant traumatic responses such as guilt, self-blame, sleeping problems, and anxiety to cope with traumatic experiences In coping with these traumatic experiences they encountered after learning the incident they engaged in actions such as through prayers, assistance and resilience. These experiences impacted their family dynamics which includes, Family Cohesion, Strictness, and Strengthen Family Members Relationships. Sexual violence creates a chain of victimization that extends far beyond the primary victim. Secondary rape victims, including parents and siblings, still dealing with the trauma caused by the incident mirroring the primary victim's pain, yet they remain largely unrecognized and under served by society and the formal justice system.
Keywords	Secondary Rape Victims, Secondary Victimization,Family Dynamics, Primary Rape Victim, Rape and Traumatic Expeience.
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-21
DOI	https://doi.org/10.63363/aijfr.2026.v07i01.3034
Short DOI	https://doi.org/hbk6z8

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