[CW: sexual violence]

When someone is sexually assaulted, a common response from people around them is "You have to make a police report!" Many bystanders see reporting as a step towards justice and healing for the survivor, and a sort of civic duty to prevent further assaults.
Reporting CAN be that. But it can also be its own trauma—a fraught experience in which justice is not guaranteed.

That's why when the govt announced this month that 6,988 cases of sexual abuse had been reported in SG between 2017-2019, we knew the actual number was prob. higher.
Reporting CAN be that. But it can also be its own trauma—a fraught experience in which justice is not guaranteed.That's why when the govt announced this month that 6,988 cases of sexual abuse had been reported in SG between 2017-2019, we knew the actual number was prob. higher.
Reporting CAN be that. But it can also be its own trauma—a fraught experience in which justice is not guaranteed.That's why when the govt announced this month that 6,988 cases of sexual abuse had been reported in SG between 2017-2019, we knew the actual number was prob. higher.
MHA has introduced initiatives to make reporting sex crimes and court procedures less intimidating. The ongoing Gender Equality Review will also hopefully deepen public conversations on sexual violence.
Still, more can be done to make reporting easier, and prevent more violence.
MHA has introduced initiatives to make reporting sex crimes and court procedures less intimidating. The ongoing Gender Equality Review will also hopefully deepen public conversations on sexual violence.Still, more can be done to make reporting easier, and prevent more violence.
MHA has introduced initiatives to make reporting sex crimes and court procedures less intimidating. The ongoing Gender Equality Review will also hopefully deepen public conversations on sexual violence.Still, more can be done to make reporting easier, and prevent more violence.
Until that happens, let's stop putting pressure on survivors to file reports if they are unwilling to do so.

Read more about this in our letter to TODAY: https://www.todayonline.com/voices/why-most-victims-sexual-assault-do-not-report-their-abuse

#AimForZeroSG
Why most victims of sexual assault do not report their abuse

Last week, Law Minister K Shanmugam released important data pertaining to sexual assault in Singapore. From 2017 to 2019, there were 6,988 reports of sexual assault, including rape, sexual assault by...

https://www.todayonline.com/voices/why-most-victims-sexual-assault-do-not-report-their-abuse
You can follow @awarenews.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:
Those who think consciousness raising & movement building are disconnected, or even a distraction from electoral politics have not paid attention to the history of social change.In this thread, we
Read more
The 2020s will be known as the Remote Work decadeA few predictions of what is likely to emerge[ a thread ] Third Space: Office and Working from Home will
Read more
1/29: Have you ever had a concept explained to you that helps frame complex issues you’ve been wrestling with and opens your eyes to new possibilities? A concept that I
Read more
By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy to improve your experience.