Disclosure of Sexual and Physical Violence: The Role of Violence Characteristics, Social Support, and Trauma-Related Shame in a Norwegian Population-Based Sample

< .001). A close relationship to the perpetrator and older age at onset were significantly associated with increased odds of disclosing severe physical violence, but not for forcible rape. Although differences were observed between specific violence characteristics and interpersonal factors and the disclosure of sexual and physical violence, the overarching similarities indicate the presence of shared pathways to disclosure that may enhance the well-being and recovery of individuals impacted by interpersonal violence. Broadening public perceptions of violence beyond physical, and often more "stereotypical," violence may help foster environments where individuals feel safe to disclose.