courage to file police reports

It takes courage to file a police report.However when enough is enough, I believe you do what you have to. How long is enough to get abused? Well I won't stand to be abused any more. I filed a police report when someone hit me. The police came to the hospital, took the report and I felt good. Instead of complaining I did something, A few days later the detectives came into the hospital and showed me a pictured ? a mug shot?? It was her ,the person that assaulted me. I was able to indentify her. In about 2-3 weeks I received a letter for a hearing with the court magistate.