Olga Ferrer, a victim of sexual assault in the military, who says she's still suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, advocates for victims mainly through her website,

Olga Ferrer, a victim of sexual assault in the military, who says she's still suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, advocates for victims mainly through her website,

In Brevard County, victims like Arnold are finding help from an organization born here and growing nationally. Ten to 15 women meet in person, and interact online, under guidance of a therapist from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Some of those attending served more than 30 years ago; others are recently back from Iraq or Afghanistan.
They also stay in touch with Olga Ferrer-Cintron, a fellow victim who started the group, A Black Rose, and a companion website ablackrose.org about four years ago.
"There are days that I'm exhausted and I don't want to hear another story," said Ferrer-Cintron. "It's not that I don't want to hear it, but I'm sad that it is still going on in the military."
Ferrer-Cintron, 43, said she was attacked in a tent shower in Bahrain during Operation Desert Shield. She said a man's hands gripped her neck so tightly while he raped her that she lost consciousness. "I was afraid for my life," she said.
Then 20, she said she reported it to military police. When she later sought a copy of the report, she said she was told there was no report. She did not see the face of her attacker. No one was charged.