When I went to the video unit I was very nervous. We walked in and I felt a bit better when I saw how bright and colourful it was there. I was told exactly what would happen and I met all the people. They were really friendly and nice.
The interviewer and I went into a room that had a small video camera in it, and the policewoman went into another room where she could see us on a TV monitor. When we were ready she started the video.
First of all the interviewer asked me some things to make sure I really understood about telling the truth. Then she asked questions about what had happened to me. I was allowed to colour in while we talked, and that made it quite easy to talk and answer the questions. I was surprised how much I could remember. Before I knew it, it was finished. There is no need to be scared when you make a video.
Six weeks later the offender was arrested, and pleaded guilty.
I will never forget this experience but I don’t think about it much any more... What helped a lot was going to therapy and being in a girls’ support group.