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Being recognized as a rape survivor has often been interpreted as implying a linear progression from the negative state of victimisation, experienced in the presence of the offender, to a stronger, more positive state, typically facilitated by external support mechanisms. Drawing primarily on interviews conducted with women victimised by New Zealand serial rapist, Malcolm Rewa, this article challenges the concept of a journey 'from victim to survivor' by considering the multiple ways in which these women sought to protect themselves and survive during the attack while also experiencing aspects of their postattack involvement with individuals and agencies as further victimisation. The article concludes by outlining some initial implications regarding what this may mean for professionals working with victim/survivors of sexual violence.

Publisher: Australian and New Zealand Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abuse