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Myths & stereotypes

"It’s not just the ugly, funny-looking person that’s going to rape. It could quite [easily] be a handsome person." - Andre Neethling, head of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in South Africa.

Societies around the world have a lot of work to do debunking the myths and stereotypes surrounding sexual assault, including Western, developed democracies.

Superintendent Andre Neethling, who plays a frontline role in fighting violence against women and children, thinks that, in general, society hasn’t changed a lot yet.

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