Sunday, August 5, 2012 -
In a recent statement made on Facebook and
on its web site
The RINJ Foundation is asking the question, "Should Men Be
Cops?" following a recent spate of victim blaming episodes around the
world which coincidentally followed dozens of criminal charges being
brought against cops for rape.
According to the RINJ statement, "The recent conduct by
police forces around the world suggests that the
patriarchal thought process is incompetent for solving crimes against
the person when a woman is the victim. It isn't working. Cops are raping
women. Cops are ignoring the rape of women. Cops are blaming women for
their rape. This isn't an isolated problem it is an epidemic."
"Among the the more notable charges brought against
cops are two
cases in New York City while hundreds of cases around the world get
little attention. This is a very much under-reported subject.
You can participate in the debate on our Facebook
Page.
The statement notes that "Some women are saying, "Men must not
be cops. That now must be a woman's job".
"Cops are raping women using guns and knives.
"Other cops appear to cooperate in a campaign of victim
blaming.
"Toronto cops say don't dress "slutty" as Brit coppers
say don't drink if you don't want to be raped. Do not trust a male cop.
"The RINJ Foundation urges all women to consider police
services as a career."
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RINJ is an organization that monitors media content;
educates social media and other media outlets about the perils of
misogyny and rape culture; monitors and reports international law news;
monitors and reports on global court proceedings related to sexual
assault; promotes a more learned and open discussion of the issues of
sexual assault; promotes education for the safety of the person; and
seeks a higher adherence to safe community standards. RINJ seeks stiffer
penalties for rapists; promotes the creation of a better criminal
justice system; and seeks to advance a RAPE-averse social conscience.
RINJ seeks removal of media content condoning sexual
assault and rape.
Allowing this content on social networking sites and in other media further normalises a
rape culture and the high instance of sexual violence in global society.
1)
RINJ reports all inappropriate content to the public, advertisers and law enforcement where that seems appropriate.
2)
RINJ reports to advertisers any ads
appearing on pro-rape, pro-child-molestation media content, web pages and
social network groups.
3) RINJ promotes a global boycott of advertisers and their products
advertised on pro-rape content in any media.
