There has been, of late, some criticism for the way the justice system in this country has handled historical sexual violation cases. Notably in the Rickards, Schollum and Shipton trial. This is not about their guilt or innocence. If you want to debate that please go to the thread here. Sexual violation or rape is a particularly horrendous crime and when committed by a pack moreso (if that is possible). It has emerged that there is yet another case pending investigation against Rickards and the other 2 are currently serving time for rape. Does this cause rape to go unreported? Or is it because the people who commit this disgusting cowardly crime instill a fear of belief in the people they rape? "No-one will believe me." or "They won't get convicted (and then he'll come back)"
I know of a couple of women who, in their words would say they had, "traumatic experiences" or words to that effect. They won't say they've been raped, at least not out loud. I've seen the effect this has had on them, on their relationships, their demeanor, even their careers. In short these womens' lives have been affected in every way.
Do not let it go unreported. These criminals need to be brought to justice, regardless of station, position or community standing.It's easy. Just go to the cops and tell them how you've been degraded. Tell them how you've been forced to submit to being violated. Just stand up and have the courage to answer the question in court "Are you sure you weren't mistaken?" Yeah because that's 'easy' just as their defence will say about you.
I am not a small man. I could hold a person against their will. I can only imagine what it would be like for someone to be held, unable to resist or fight the indecencies that these mongrels commit. It sickens me to my core. But I have not had it happen to me. I cannot know what that is like.
All that I have said is not to discourage you to come forward it is meant to show you are not alone. You will be believed and supported. If you do not have the courage to talk to the police directly then check here or phone rape crisis: 09 360 4001(office) 09 360 4004(crisis). If you are in immediate danger call 111.
I have written this because there are too many victims out there, who have not said anything. If you do not reply but do get someone to help you then these words have helped. Guys this is not about lynching anyone (as much as we'd all like to), this about encouraging those that need our help. Rape is a dirty word, the victims aren't.
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