Why does the raped victims doesn't get respect they desired?

Question

At my college, the female visitor from high school was spending a night at her older sister at dorm. She got raped when she went in for a shower in hallway by one of college male student. She was screaming for help. By time resident advisor come to check she was raped and identified the attacker.

The college police department being called, and have her taken to hospital, made arrested on suspect on same night. She got out from hospital at next morning. By time she revisit her sister dorm, the college police department picked her up and questions her. The way they questions her was very disrespectful and unfriendly. At end of questioning, the police department say she no longer can visit this college again. She can't even be on this college property.

Now that is very mistreated, especially to raped victim that I told you about. Why is that? Can't they respect victim and trying to comfort her? Can't they let victim be back to normal life? Maybe even provide free counseling? Maybe even give her credit for part of being sorry about it being happened to her?

Answer 1

I'm sorry to hear that. That is messed up. Some people want to blame the victim. "What were you wearing that made him pick you?", etc. That is a very bad and misfortunate way for people to react.



You're right. They should have comforted her, offered her counseling... If she was to attend college there, I would wish they would introduce her to the security people, and/or see if she wants someone to escort her. Hell, escort her to the parking lot when she needs to drive home, etc.



Being the victim of a crime damages people for years. It is a very misforunate thing, and the college should do everything it can to make the campus safe for students and visitors alike. Heck, if this event made the victim afraid to attend college, I would give her an honorary degree.



It sounds like a very bad college and police department, however. They reacted wrongly.

Answer 2

The system is jacked like that. For some stupid reason, this society believes rape is the fault of the victim, rather than of the rapist. I suppose it's just easier to make the victim feel responsible than try to punish the criminal, which is sick. Unfortunately, until we stand and do something about it, nothing will change, and victims will continue being given the blame.

Answer 3

Tell the victim to get a good personal injury attorney to sue the college, campus security and the rapist.