(CNN) The news has been filled with stories of prominent men accused of sexual misconduct -- many of the alleged misdeeds going back decades. The circumstances are different in each case, but we often hear the same question: Why did the accusers wait so long to come forward? On the contrary, the paper approached the women after receiving a tip and asked them to come forward. What to do if you are a victim or a survivorFord's lawyer has said survivors should be able to choose if and when to come forward, and experts agree. Anyone affected by sexual violence can reach out to the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.

Source: CNN September 17, 2018 23:26 UTC