EXCLUSIVE investigation: Sexual offences, including rape, attempted rape, and voyeurism are on the rise in Watford. Do you feel safe in the area? Comments from HertsPolice and WatfordCouncil SafetyFirst SafetyAwareness
— Watford Observer A 27-year-old woman, who did not want to be named, said she had been harassed by men in the town centre during the night and day.
“The town turns into a place where people get drunk and then people lurk in doorways and pray on vulnerable people.”Sarah Everard’s death where she was murdered by the then serving Metropolitan Police officer, Wayne CouzensShe added: “Sadly, women have learnt to deal with these things. I don’t feel safe, even with the police around.”
Its counsellor and trustee Lou Roberts said it reflects “the growth in online awareness and support for survivors of sexual violence, following the Me Too movement”.Mrs Roberts believes that due to the shame associated with male victims of sexual offences they might be less likely to come forward, hence why the number is lower in the FOI data.
She encouraged everyone to seek support if they are victims of sexual assaults adding that “women far outweigh men for accessing general counselling services”.The two organisations have come together to assist businesses in the town centre to better support people, particularly in relation to the nightlife.
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