Police 'sceptical of rape victims from poor areas'

Here is an article from the BBC that discusses a report done in the UK by Sara Payne.  Ms. Payne uncovers evidence that  not all rape victims are treated equally.  I think this happens everywhere and its unfair and wrong.  There should not be a double standard for victims of any type of crime.

It found victims were often made to feel "ashamed and responsible" when they came into contact with official agencies and called for a campaign to change attitudes and educate the public about rape.

Victims of any crime need to feel that they are taken seriously and that they are supported to overcome the impact a crime has had on them Sara Payne

It also said women who do not appear visibly upset by their ordeal may also have their rape allegations questioned.
Some serving police officers said some of their colleagues did not deal with allegations in the way they should.
The report stated: "Officers... can be skeptical of victims for numerous reasons, such as when the victim had been drinking, had made previous allegations, were from a certain area, had an offending history themselves, or simply because they did not behave in the way they would expect a victim to behave."