VICTIM GETS NO JUSTICE - CASE THROWN OUT Via my victim's advocacy work I have met a few truly extraordinary people. People who, against the odds, fought to get back their dignity and come forward about the abuse they endured. People who have endured stigma, smear, false charges filed against them and attacks on their families and reputations. Coming forward about abuse of any kind is hard because of the "blame the victim" mentality in our society. Rape is extremely hard because often the victim's sexual history and personal ups and downs are part of a smear campaign by the rapist/ abuser and their friends, family and the defense's legal team. ( see this post I did yesterday about just such a situation.) One of these extraordinary people is Holly . I am priviledged to consider Holly a personal friend. Holly's blog is here and everyone should take a moment and read her story. For my Canadian readers, Holly is currently working to get a National Rape Crisi...