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Shipton, Schollum vs Jane Doe Page 6 - Further Reaction to
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Women's Refuge says reinstating Mr
Rickards to his role as a senior police officer would spark nationwide
outrage. National manager Heather Henare
says the public has lost confidence in him after his comments outside court
that he was still friends with the convicted rapists Shipton and Schollum and
that the police investigation was a shambles. The Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP
Foundation also believes having him back in his job would deter women from
coming forward with complaints. Rape-survivor-turned-counsellor
Brenda Cheyne says it is difficult for women to have their experiences
acknowledged and validated - and the recent cases have highlighted that. Ms Cheyne believes a culture of
misogyny still exists. |
