Neither the VA nor legal aid prosecutes criminals. You needed to report it to the state of NC (notably the police department in the area it occurred in). The fact YOU reported it to other places isn't evidence. The fact you've waited six years isn't going to help your case. The shelter did you no help by not encouraging you to report it immediately. Even criminal prosecution (if that was successful) wouldn't necessarily keep the abuser away from you. Hopefully the investigator can help you with other options as well.

