Officer - 'Don't Dress Like Sluts' To Avoid Sexual Assault

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A word of advice to women from a Toronto police officer: to avoid sexual assault, don't dress "like a slut." This according to York University's community newspaper, Excalibur, which is reporting that the cop made his comment during a January 24 campus safety information session at, of all places, Osgoode Hall. The assistant dean of the Juris Doctor Program Ronda Bessner remembers being surprised by the officer's comments. "One of the safety tips was for women not to dress like 'sluts.' He said something like, 'I've been told I shouldn't say this,' and then uttered the words," she told Excalibur.

Bessner contacted 31 Division to demand an explanation and apology, but was met with little response. Toronto police spokesperson Constable Wendy Drummond confirmed to Excalibur that the incident had been brought to the attention of senior officials and that it is a matter the police are taking very seriously. Drummond, however, could not confirm if the police intended to issue an official apology.

Bessner says that the officer's comment points to a wider issue of blaming victims in sexual assault cases. "I think the problem with the constable's conduct was that he was blaming the victim... He's also not making victims feel safe to go to the police," she says. Considering the serious issue of sexual assault on Toronto's campuses, perhaps the officer in question should have kept his mouth shut on this one.

Source: http://www.torontolife.com/daily/informer/city-sindex/2011/02/17/toronto-cop-...

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[kryz24v]

Your just wealthy because you want some one to steal your money.

[Aliyahdiamond]

I do agree that dressing provocatively will increase your chances of being victimized but if the officer meant that dressing appropriately could completely prevent being attacked, thats where the problem occurs b/c thats the dumbest and most offensive thing anyone could ever say about rape victims. "If you dont show any skin, your safe" No, thats dumb as hell. But skanky clothing does tend to draw in sex hungry pigs who could indeed get violent if you turn them down

[TheEaglesfanindc]

if a women walk up too a cop and say that man grabbed my butt officer he should look at them and say "mam do u see what u have on your cheeks are hanging out what did u think was gonna happen i can arrest u for indecent exposure "

[TheEaglesfanindc]

1st time i agree with the police about time nobody didnt sugar coat it DONT DRESS LIKE HOES u wont get sexually assault

nobody wont look at u either but im tired of women walking down the street breast falling out they shirt wearing booty shorts and they actually shocked when men try to talk to them or grab they and stuff

every time i see it on the news i just say what was she wearing they dont never show what she was wearing

is indecent exposure still a crime ????

[TheLandOfTears]

If a guy dresses like a rockstar? he will be treated like a rockstar. If a guy dresses like a magician? he will be treated like a magician. If a guy dresses gangster? he will be treated like a gangster. If a guy dresses like a businessman? he will be treated like a businessman. If a woman dresses like a slut? she will be treated like a slut. It is really that simple, you guys can try and make dressing slutty justifiable, but its never gonna happen. You want respect? respect yourself first.

[hortulanus94]

i've seen that guy on tcm!!

[auritone]

@ibmsony101 Well, I do believe your last comment speaks volumes .

Bye now.

[ibmsony101]

@auritone I am done arguing with you. If you want to dress proactively and walk late in the streets of some Danish city filled with 3rd world Muslim immigrants (occupiers) who would see you as cheap meat, and would have have no problem gang raping you to within an inch of your life, go right ahead. The U.S. and other countries have indigenous rapist problem, but you, smart Danes, decided to import the problem from every shit hole in the world. Good luck with that and have a safe life.

[auritone]

@ibmsony101 So you don't call them sluts, you simply imply it?

But how about adressing the reasons for rape are usually anger and control and NOT about sex or the clothes people wear. Sex is "merely" the "weapon of choice".

How about looking at the pathology of rapists rather than what people wear?

[ibmsony101]

I did not call anyone who dresses immodestly a slut- I said "like a slut" which aptly describes that style of dress. Also, Career feminists' livelihood and prestige are tied to presenting themselves as the protectors and advocates of women surrounded by evil rapist men ready to ravage them. You better believe that they love their titles and salaries just like war profiteers liking the money they make off people' war misery. I say wake up sunshine and see the world for what it is! 

[auritone]

@ibmsony101 Sorry, but calling people sluts and saying that feminists want more women raped didn't do much for your arguments.

Also, as I stated, whatever women are wearing has very little if any influence on a rapist. They will rape a woman wearing overalls. Clothing has practically nothing to do with it.

So again, the argument about how women dress falls flat.

[ibmsony101]

I never said that people have no right to dress as they darn well please. I am a libertarian, and as such, I believe in individual freedom. But just because you can do something, it does not mean it is prudent in all circumstances. Also, a certain way of dressing reminds most people of prostitutes whether you choose to acknowledge it or not. I did not blame the victim... I said be smart and proactive to help reduce a horrible crime. We only have a disconnect due to your closed mindedness!