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The professionalism of a jury to
know all the facts, assess their merits and make a fair decision can be
likened to the professionalism needed from Downtown Community Ministry staff.
Many DCM clients have histories of
sexual and violent offending but unlike a jury the DCM policy is to encourage
a client to freely disclose this to us. Doing this develops trust between
clients and staff while also recognising that our professional obligation is
to treat each client based on their current context and not on their past. The jury in the recent Schollum,
Shipton and Rickards Police rape case acquitted all three defendants without
being aware that two of the men were currently in prison for an historic rape
offence. The Law Commission looks
increasingly likely to report on this issue and make a recommendation on the
benefits of a law change. Our core commitments and practice
stay the same. We are focussed on supporting
those in need by providing real services in the most practical way. Tomorrow is International Women's
Day and you can show your support to victims of rape at a public march
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