I’ve posted about this before, but having seen the news that there has been a significant reduction in the number of cases referred to the CPS for rape, and also that the CPS are taking fewer cases to court, just makes me feel physically sick in light of what my teenage daughter went through.
We have been waiting almost 18 months for a decision as to whether the case will be referred to the CPS. My daughter now lives abroad in order to keep her away from her attacker, who was known to her, and thankfully she is doing well. However, every so often he lets her know she’s still on his mind (using various methods, can’t be too outing) and it just sets us all back every time it happens. Obviously the police are told each time contact is made, but sometimes I feel like they literally don’t care.
I completely understand that allegations of this nature must be investigated thoroughly. As the mother of two sons, I worry about false allegations being made against them. However, I believe my daughter, I know what happened, and I just can’t bear the fact that this monster who lives around the corner is more than likely going to completely get away with ripping my family apart.