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So what word would you use to describe if they are forced vs. choosing? That's what I'm referring to. It has nothing to do with the law. It seems you're really focused on the legal definitions, which change depending on the jurisdiction.
I don't agree with that, but I'm also not a criminal justice expert. It seems to me that investigating rape requires actual... investigation. People need to ask questions and learn about very specific relationships in order to paint a clear picture of what's going on. Not always, but if it's easy to find evidence then it's hard to avoid prosecution.
Perhaps private investigators would be better for proving rape allegations. They can scrounge up the evidence and present it to the public so the DA can file charges. I just don't see an incentive for cops to play the role of investigators when they can just drive around and focus on more 'obvious' crimes.
When did I dismiss anyone's experiences?
It depends. My car was broken into and I didn't bother reporting it because I figured the cops wouldn't do anything about it. Same goes for all my friends.
I can see how misogyny can be the reason for ignoring evidence and testimony. I was mostly curious what you thought prevented cops from seeking the evidence in the first place.