For Rape Victims in India, Police are Often Part of the Problem

In this article published in the New York Times, the author Gardiner Harris uses reportage and analysis to highlight what is ailing the police force and why they are unable to respond efficiently to incidents of crimes against women. The article highlights some of the major concerns of this Campaign, for example with regards to denial of justice to victims. The reluctance of police officers to investigate the facts when a rape complaint is lodged and attempts to seek reconciliation between the attacker and the victim are common practices when it comes to dealing with cases of violence against women. The author quotes experts to say that the police are poorly organized to deal with serious crimes, particularly those against women. 

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http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/23/world/asia/for-rape-victims-in-india-police-are-often-part-of-the-problem.html?_r=0