Did you know that nearly 11,000 rape kits have sat untested in a Detroit warehouse since as early as 2002? Meaning, nearly 11,000 women have been raped, been subjected to a physical exam, and are still waiting for justice. Meaning, many of the men who would otherwise be behind bars are still on the street, and some of them are still raping women.
I really hope you'll take a moment to read this challenging post. We are too often obsessed with certain issues to the neglect of other ones. It’s time that Christians "embrace a holistic theory of involvement that sees politics for what it is: simply one, and far from the best, of the countless ways of getting involved."
This is terrible. Is it deliberate neglect, or (as it seems) just lack of funds?
I was just trying to read more about it. It seems some might be unintentional negligence due to overworked staff – but it also seems like there are excuses, incompetence, and evasion of responsibility. Now I guess they need funds to deal with the flood of cases to be dealt with. Apparently this is going on in other cities too!! How terrible!! But it sounds like Detroit has a great female prosecutor in charge and trying to bring justice.