Per USDOJ Statistics-Only 13 Percent Of Urban Sex Crimes Are Reported

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This case highlights the challenges that victims of sexual assault face when reporting these crimes. In Taylor Cadle’s case, it took years for her allegations to be taken seriously, leading to wrongful prosecution. This raises important questions about the response of law enforcement and the justice system to reports of sexual assault.

The lack of reporting and prosecution of sexual assaults is a concerning trend that allows sex offenders to operate with impunity, especially in urban areas where reporting rates are particularly low. The #MeToo movement may have raised awareness about sexual harassment and assault, but more needs to be done to ensure that victims are believed, supported, and justice is served.

As a former law enforcement officer and crime prevention specialist, I have seen the challenges of addressing sexual violence firsthand. It is crucial that we continue to advocate for better support for victims, improved reporting mechanisms, and increased prosecution of perpetrators to create a safer society for all.

It is time to reexamine our approach to addressing sexual assault and ensure that all victims are heard, believed, and justice is served.

Let us work together to create a society where sexual violence is not tolerated, and all individuals are protected and supported.

Miami Herald

A 12-year-old girl reported her great uncle, her adoptive parent, had been sexually abusing her for about three years, but authorities in Florida did not believe her, according to a new federal lawsuit.

Now an adult, Taylor Cadle is suing over the investigation that led to her being wrongfully prosecuted instead of her uncle, Henry Cadle, before he was criminally charged and sentenced.

This time, Taylor Cadle captured videos and photos as evidence, according to the complaint. She called 911 that evening, on July 25, 2017, and shared the images with a responding officer.

Henry Cadle was charged with two counts of sexual battery, the complaint says.

Conclusion

The recent data on the reporting and prosecution of sexual assaults is alarming. It is clear that more needs to be done to support victims, improve reporting rates, and increase prosecution of perpetrators. The case of Taylor Cadle highlights the challenges that victims face when reporting sexual assault and the importance of believing and supporting them.

As a society, we must work together to create a safer environment for all individuals, where sexual violence is not tolerated, and justice is served. It is time to reexamine our approach to addressing sexual assault and ensure that all victims are heard, believed, and supported.

By raising awareness, advocating for change, and supporting victims, we can make a difference in the fight against sexual violence and create a more just and safe society for all.

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A comprehensive overview of crime for recent years is available at Violent and Property Crime Rates In The U.S.

Author

Leonard Adam Sipes, Jr.

Highlights

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Rapes and sex assaults reported to law enforcement have plummeted, per the latest full-year report from the US Department of Justice.

Only 13 percent of rapes and sexual assaults in urban areas are reported.

Few sex assaults end in prosecution and convictions.

It seems that sex offenders are operating with impunity due to the lack of reporting and prosecution, especially in urban areas.

The Guardian ‘These men think they’ve done nothing wrong’: When 50 men went on trial in France, accused of raping a woman who had been drugged by her husband,

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Author

Leonard Adam Sipes, Jr.

Former Senior Specialist for Crime Prevention and Statistics for the Department of Justice’s clearinghouse. Former Director of Information Services, National Crime Prevention Council. Former Adjunct Associate Professor of Criminology and Public Affairs-University of Maryland, University College. Former police officer. Retired federal senior spokesperson.

Former advisor to presidential and gubernatorial campaigns. Former advisor to the “McGruff-Take a Bite Out of Crime” national media campaign. Produced successful state anti-crime media campaigns.

Thirty-five years of directing award-winning (50+) public relations for national and state criminal justice agencies. Interviewed thousands of times by every national news outlet, often with a focus on crime statistics and research. Created the first state and federal podcasting series. Produced a unique and emulated style of government proactive public relations.

Certificate of Advanced Study-The Johns Hopkins University.

Author of ”Success With The Media: Everything You Need To Survive Reporters and Your Organization,” available at Amazon and additional bookstores.

Crime in America.Net-“Trusted Crime Data, Made Clear.”

A comprehensive overview of crime for recent years is available at Violent and Property Crime Rates In The U.S.

Article

On Oct. 15, 2017, actress and activist Alyssa Milano tweeted that women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted should write “Me too” as a status. Within hours, tens of thousands had taken up the #MeToo hashtag.

The question is, has it made a difference when it comes to sexual assaults?

When I left law enforcement and went to college, I was told that the majority of rapes and sex offenses are not reported to law enforcement. But when 13 percent for urban areas and 24 percent for the US are reported, and with the lack of prosecution, what does that say about our ability to protect our wives, daughters, and all females?

We endlessly debate crime statistics and the meaning of rates and numbers, but it seems that our ability to report, investigate, and prosecute sex offenses needs reexamination.

Miami Herald

Now an adult, Taylor Cadle is suing over the investigation that led to her being wrongfully prosecuted instead of her uncle, Henry Cadle, before he was criminally charged and sentenced.

This time, Taylor Cadle captured videos and photos as evidence, according to the complaint. She called 911 that evening, on July 25, 2017, and shared the images with a responding officer.

Henry Cadle was charged with two counts of sexual battery, the complaint says.