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Still reeling from police interview today** - TRIGGER WARNING for R*PE.

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onthebrink8 · 21/08/2024 01:17

It's late and I can't sleep.

Last year, I was attacked by a person in authority. The attack was violent and I substained injuries to my body. Everything was taken at the time for evidence and an interview was given. All normal procedures and I have been slowly moving forward one step at a time with my life.

CPS have said they were "on the face" with it after 10 weeks. To help them decide, another interview was needed which would basically be me answering questions based on my first interview.

The interview I gave today was nothing like the first one. Throughout, I felt completely slut-shamed, embarrassed, tricked, answering questions which were not relevant at all to the assault, but I knew what they were trying to do. I walked away feeling the worse I have ever felt. Not believed and made out to be a liar. I don't trust the police now as they have told me different things and make me feel I am going mad...

Is this normal for the CPS to do this? I felt like I was on trial for 2 hours for intense questioning. I was still in shock and reeling from it. My MH is at an all time low and I can barely keep it together after trying so hard for months.

OP posts:
onthebrink8 · 21/08/2024 01:17

on the edge - not face! typo.

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MissEsmeWatson · 22/08/2024 15:17

I'm so sorry this happened to you. No experience of CPS, but could they be playing devil's advocate to make sure you can withstand questioning? It certainly seems very cruel 💐

AlertBrickBear · 06/02/2025 04:50

@onthebrink8 I know this is an old thread, but it popped up as a suggested thread in relation to something else, and it just made me think that I hope that you’re OK now, as that sounds terrible.

LazyStupidandGodless · 26/02/2025 12:45

@onthebrink8 I also hope you're okay - I'm considering reporting a man for sexual assault too but the system seems rigged against us.
Please could you share any updates if you feel strong enough - it would be great if we can support each other.
Have you been referred to an ISVA? Rights of Women have some great resources.

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