Saturday, June 25, 2011

In Saudi Arabia, families choose "honour" and silence rather than reporting rape crimes...


Many families are still not reporting sexual assaults of their family members for fear of being stigmatized.

An ongoing story about the serial Jeddah rapist has sparked a debate about the importance of reporting such attacks instead of covering them up.

Police believe the rapist was encouraged to continue his horrific attacks because some incidents were not reported.

It is clear his young victims will be left with mental scars that will not be healed anytime soon. They will need to undergo psychological treatment.

The victims’ families will also need to be counseled, especially in a conservative society where the chasteness of potential brides is considered extremely important before they get married. More...

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