When you Report Sexual Assault to Police you are Likely Reporting to an Abuser. The Stats and my Nightmare. Originally Published on Medium Are the police really there to stop rapists and help victims? The data overwhelmingly concludes that NO, they are not. Who else can cause more harm than good as you struggle through this difficult time? The organizations that claim they are there to support you, by not informing you of what happens and not advocating for reform. Who are you reporting to? Most likely, an abuser. Over 40% of active police officers are abusing their partners at home, and this is believed to be one of the most under reported abuses due to the “Unique Vulnerability” of police victims: The abuser has a gun, knows the location of battered women’s shelters, and knows how to manipulate the system to avoid penalty and/or shift blame to the victim. Also there is a high likelihood they are rapists themselves. I re...