Yeah I kept kicking myself like, why would they do anything to help me? Any time I have ever gone to the police (minor things like a stolen purse), they do absolutely NOTHING. I left feeling so much slimier than when I had gone in.
I think a lot of it has to do with the gender, education level, and socioeconomic background of the officers making up each precinct. In some areas, departments have even lowered the requirements of potential officers in order to fully staff a department. So, sometimes, we end up with precincts full of officers who…
Are you implying that she did not, in fact, want to be beaten senseless and repeatedly gang raped by two weird men on a dirty mattress in a derelict building? Then why did she leave her house? Women are so confusing with their mixed signals.
I'm sorry that happened to you. Unfortunately it is common for cops to be fucking assholes. No one deserves that response.
There is so little to be gained for women for even being honest about being raped, nevermind lying about it. I know dozens of women who have been raped, none of whom ever pressed charges or even told the police at all. Those I know who did tell the police have nothing but horror stories about the way the cops handled…
Oh, I believe you. I guess I naively hoped that cops on a unit dedicated to sex crimes would make some effort to educate themselves / be victims' advocates.
YUCK. Yuck yuck fuckity yuck.
This is my first Jezebel comment and I joined strictly to be able to comment on this. If anyone wants to be in touch with me for confirmation that this happened just leave a comment and I'll find you. The culture of the police department & medical care in that area is monumentally vile and exactly as this person…
Yep. When people don't believe you, it is another complete violation. Sometimes worse than the attack itself. I am so sorry that happened to you. Hugs if you want.
This is making me want to join the police and specialise in sexual assault cases to try and balance things out a bit.
All of these articles are exactly what I experienced from the NYPD when I tried to report my sexual assault. They accused me of cheating on my boyfriend and making my assault up to cover my infidelity. It was worse than the actual assault.
I'm all for it, if you get the right guys.
This makes me want to fucking scream.
Don't you know? They don't need a special task force for rape because it is so rare. Hardly ever happens. Just women asking for it and lying about it afterwards. *sarcasm*
You can probably find the quote. How many rape victims get called liars by ignorant cops who still have the power to ruin these women's lives?
It's not only the police, the victim said that when she went outside for help, people passing her on the streets didn't even stop to listen to her.
It is. I feel disgust. How can people like this become police?
Christ. I don't have any words for this and certainly can't craft a "highlight-worthy" comment, but feel compelled to say that my thoughts are with this woman and her loved ones. This is absolutely gut-wrenching.