The truth about domestic violence: When police become perpetrators

You’ve may have noticed there’s been more of a push in recent years to help people better identify domestic violence in all its forms, and in particular to encourage victims to report incidents of domestic and sexual violence to police. 

But what happens when your perpetrator is a police officer? 

Today we speak to a woman we’re calling Audrey. She’s chosen to share her experience for the first time, because she thinks serious questions need to be asked about how good police are at policing themselves when it comes to family violence. 

 

*Content Warning*
This episode includes details of domestic violence including sexual violence.
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