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"Of all family violence crime, 80 per cent of alleged offenders were “processed” — that is, they were arrested, charged or cautioned. In family violence matters involving police, however, less than 20 per cent of alleged offenders were processed." https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-19/police-in-australia-are-failing-to-take-action-against-domestic/12757914?nw=0
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This is textbook coercive control and domestic abuse, how can women possibly trust this system?
This is textbook coercive control and domestic abuse, how can women possibly trust this system?
When police are closing ranks and wagon circling to protect their own, where else can women who are being abused turn? https://twitter.com/BenjaminMillar/status/1302100876241244160
"Given the severity of the violence [alleged] in these matters, the fact that no convictions have been recorded for police officers found guilty of family violence charges is staggering." https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-21/dozens-of-victoria-police-officers-charged-with-family-violence/12757988
"The officer sent an unqualified apology to the woman and admitted to his 'disgraceful conduct'... However, the charges against the senior constable were withdrawn... A spokeswoman refused to explain why the legal case against the officer had been dropped. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/cop-sacked-over-filming-wife-s-friend-in-shower-but-charges-dropped-20201016-p565nr.html
So maybe this kind of detailed, thorough investigation into domestic violence within the police force will be an opportunity for serving police to reflec- oh.
One of these things is not like the other
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Here is a serving officer outlining the failures she experienced while dealing with an abusive partner who was also serving, over a five-year period.
Here is a serving officer outlining the failures she experienced while dealing with an abusive partner who was also serving, over a five-year period.
...these are the comments immediately below her post.
The women who told their stories were either making it or up or don't actually exist...
There is very little research in this area, but it all points to DV rates at least equal to and likely higher than the general population. Taking this as the baseline is appropriate, but the narrative is that allegations are likely to be fabricated for vindictive purposes.
These @Hayley_Gleeson articles have been meticulous, but the message coming through here is one of great resistance to even acknowledging an issue let alone addressing it. No amount of lip service from command level can cut through that kind of culture.
