"I was raped by my stepfather, and since I was 13 years old, he has repeatedly molested and raped me while my mother was not at home. A few days ago, Zhou from Panzhihua, Sichuan, reported his stepfather Hu repeatedly raped and molested her with his real name on the Internet, which immediately caused a shock in public opinion and exposed this domestic violence incident. However, in an interview with reporters, the accused stepfather Hu flatly denied it, saying that he was "wronged" and said that "you can swear by your life". Is this case true? Can the ongoing police investigation uncover evidence? What are the problems behind this incident? Questions await answers.
According to Zhou's recollection in the video, when she was 13 years old, one day during the summer vacation, when her mother was out, her stepfather took the opportunity to enter her room and molested and raped her. "I was so scared that I didn't dare tell my mother. Zhou said that whenever her mother was not at home, her stepfather would enter her room for various reasons and sexually assault her. For years, she kept this secret until a recent real-name report. Now Zhou is an adult, but the wounds caused by years of sexual assault are still difficult to heal, and she has taken drugs and self-harmed many times.
In an interview with reporters, Hu not only denied the accusation of raping his stepdaughter, but also said that he was "wronged" and said, "I can swear by my life, I was framed." Regarding the contradictory statement, Hu said that Zhou may have done this to win attention. "She's lied a lot before, and I don't know what she's trying to do, maybe it's just trying to get attention," he said. ”
The contradictory statements of the two sides have aroused strong repercussions in the field of public opinion. Many netizens expressed sympathy and support for Zhou, saying that it was necessary to pay attention to this domestic violence incident and give the victim due legal support and psychological counseling. But others have questioned whether the finding of guilt based on the accusations of one person alone is too arbitrary and requires further investigation of evidence by the police.
According to the local police station, the criminal police in the jurisdiction have been involved in the case and are investigating and collecting evidence. Due to the complexity of the case, the police said that it is inconvenient to disclose too many details of the case at this time. Regarding this case, which is highly concerned by the public, the police said that they will conduct an investigation in accordance with the law and strive to find out the truth as soon as possible.
Regardless of the outcome of this case, its emergence has highlighted the seriousness of the problem of domestic violence. According to statistics, there are hundreds of thousands of cases of domestic violence and sexual assault in mainland China every year, and minors are particularly seriously harmed. Violence from family members can not only cause physical harm to children, but also cause indelible psychological trauma to them for a lifetime.
Zhou's case is a typical example. The age of 13 is a critical period of growth, and she should have been cared for by her family, but she was molested and raped by her stepfather. This not only caused physical trauma to her, but also cast a shadow on her psyche. PTSD has been bothering her for years, seriously affecting her normal growth. It's also heart-wrenching.
This is not an isolated case. A growing number of cases have shown that it is not uncommon for minors to be subjected to domestic violence or sexual assault. There are indications that there are deep-rooted socio-cultural reasons behind this. For a long time, sexual assault and domestic violence have often been regarded as "internal private matters" in the family, lacking public attention. Some patriarchal ideas breed family inequality. Many children are afraid to share their experiences in public because of shame or fear. As a result, they have been living in the shadow of violence for a long time and have not been able to receive timely and effective help.
Therefore, it is urgent to break the silence and pay attention to the issue of domestic violence. We need to recognize that no one should be a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. These acts constitute serious legal offences and need to be punished severely. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the cultural soil behind violence and fundamentally prevent the occurrence of domestic violence.
At the same time, the protection of minors from domestic violence is a social responsibility. Schools, communities, and relevant departments should strengthen legal education for young people, inform them of their legal rights, and provide channels for children who have experienced violence. When domestic violence or sexual assault occurs, the police and the judiciary should also attach great importance to it, punish the crime in accordance with the law, and give justice to the victim.
Zhou's courage to expose the misfortune he suffered is also thought-provoking. In the past, victims often had difficulty telling the secrets buried in their hearts. Now, more people are choosing to expose and fight outright. On the one hand, this shows that the issue of sexual assault is beginning to be taken seriously, and on the other hand, we need to further care for this group – giving them the respect, understanding and support they deserve, so that their pain can be soothed and their courage can be seen.
The police have been involved in the investigation and we hope that the truth will be revealed. Whatever the outcome, this case will be an opportunity for society to confront the problem of domestic violence. This is not only about the fate of individuals, but also about the bottom line of social morality. For justice to be done and children live in the sun rather than in the shadow, domestic violence must be rejected and resisted by society as a whole. This requires the efforts of every member of society, as well as the protection of laws and systems. Let's work together to build a loving and respectful family and society.