@tony_buck13004@bindelj@unherd@HWistrich Believing victims has everything to do with whether an investigation is thorough or prematurely written off as unfounded by police.
@AnnOlivarius Because most victims end up poorer, less socially supported, hated, and blamed when they prosecute their abusers.
Pellicot is an anomaly.
@KHarveyProctor Believing allegations until evidence shows otherwise protects society via a robust investigation. Casting doubt on complainants and shutting down investigations is lazy policing.
@tony_buck13004@bindelj@unherd@HWistrich It is quite typical though for officers to bungle an investigation simply because they doubt the victim. This highlights the dangers of blaming victims. The "believe all women" trend was to point out that by believing victim disclosures, officers investigate more thoroughly.
I support Hank Idsinga’s bravery in going public about police corruption. I hope that he reconsiders the false notion that women and Black whistleblowers are not similarly dismissed as having failed to use the mythical “proper channels.” Going public is often a last resort.
@HankIdsinga & @BenMulroney 25:18 Laughing that a female cop wouldn't be told to use "proper channels" entirely erases actual history. Look at Heather McWilliam’s landmark Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario case or Firouzeh Zarabi-Majd reprisal after tweeting about internal abuse.
Bill C-16 responds to 1/2 of the recs from our nat'l investigation on how survivors of sexual violence seeking justice are treated. The Ombud was before @ourcommons JUST, stressing the need to go further so survivors get the support & justice they deserve. https://t.co/avu0DxXbHZ
Standing ovation for Gisèle Pelicot in Toronto’s Trinity St. Pauls’ Church. With powerhouses Ana Marie Tremonti, Tanya Talaga, Jill Andrew, and Ann-Marie MacDonald. Put on by @AnotherStoryTO
Today marks the 38th anniversary of my survivorship from the first home invasion—and decades of police gaslighting. I’m honoring this day by buying myself pink tulips and writing at a café. #PostTraumaGrowth#Honouring#CommunityisMedicine
The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime is conducting an investigation on how survivors of sexual violence are treated in the Canadian criminal justice system.
Who can participate?
People in Canada who have experienced sexual violence. https://t.co/xZm8QyDmRv
@dawnwade I’ve often struggled with this question too. Ultimately, either way, the fix is civilians being included in an accountabilty system to pressure police whether they bungle mistakenly or willfuly.
Toronto Police bungle the Sherman case. How can we hold police accountable when they bungle our investigations? Currently: 1. Go to media and if lucky your story is told. 2. Spend your time and resources trying to go public. 3….?
https://t.co/BCPFgD1zD9
@TPAca Police have consistently failed me when I’ve reached out. I’ve personally witnessed police corruption. Until the lack of accountability is fixed, I say not one more dime.