Damien Long, aged 26, was sentenced to seven years for the rape of a 17-year-old girl. After the assault, he locked her in his bedroom while he drove with a friend. The victim has since faced serious psychological consequences, leading to 23 hospital admissions for self-harm. The case highlights the long-lasting effects of such violence and the necessity for societal change regarding attitudes towards consent and the trauma faced by survivors.
"The case illustrates the severe psychological impact of sexual violence, with the victim suffering from numerous hospital admissions due to self-harm following the assault."
"Long's chilling statement, 'a boy has got to do what a boy has got to do,' underscores a disturbing attitude towards consent and violence against women."
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