There's a reason survivors choose not to go to the police…
“There's a reason survivors choose not to go to the police, and that's because they're treated as the criminals. The rapists are innocent until proven guilty, but survivors are guilty until proven innocent - at least in the eyes of the police.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Survivors often face suspicion and criminalization by law enforcement, unlike accused perpetrators.
In simple terms: Police treat survivors as guilty.
Advocate for fair treatment of survivors.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- support services
- public awareness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What reforms could protect survivors?
- How can society shift perception?
Legal systems can be slow to change.