The story presented, in the article linked below, is, unfortunately, more the norm than out of character for Indigenous youth in care when they report sexual assault here in Canada. Even the advocates let her down.
These tendencies need to change and our youth need to not be viewed suspiciously if they report assault. As well, foster families and advocates need to stand up for their charges.
Article linked below for more information:
’Were you turned on by this at all?’: RCMP officer asks Indigenous youth during sexual assault report
https://aptnnews.ca/2019/05/13/were-you-turned-on-by-this-at-all-even-a-little-bit-rcmp-officer-asks-indigenous-youth-during-sexual-assault-report/
-photo via article.