After Jakes was finally arrested in 2017, Anna was referred to Diepsloot Youth Project for support. During her initial consultation with Diepsloot Youth Project’s senior staff attorney, Rethabile, Anna was extremely emotional and unable to speak about what happened. Before any legal support could take place, Anna was referred to an Diepsloot Youth Project therapist, Noluthando, who was able to help Anna work through the trauma she had endured, learn the skills necessary to manage her emotions, and address her fears of testifying at court. Over the next seven months, Rethabile provided Anna with ongoing support in her criminal case, including regular engagement with the investigating officer and the prosecutor. Over time, Anna grew increasingly confident and indicated that she was ready to face the man who raped her in court without feeling intimidated. Over the course of two days, Anna bravely told her story to the Magistrate. In January 2018, more than 3 years later, Jakes was convicted of rape, kidnapping, and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.