There is a reluctance to file police complaints and of course, the obstacles are numerous but there are times when women can do so, but do not because of social conditioning. It is also expected that once a complaint is filed, there will be tremendous pressure to backtrack. One has to be committed and courageous enough to take it to the end.

Do read up and research on basic rights. In that way, you can call out the local police station if there is a reluctance to take in a complaint or passing the buck to other jurisdictions. While the layperson may not know every single thing, working knowledge of fundamentals will help if ever needed and offer a base from which you can state your case.

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There are still so many hurdles in the complaint trail from cultural stereotypes to real attacks and attempts at stopping women from beginning to combat abuse by first filing complaints that the process may be unnerving and enervating. Yet, said the professionals, without that they can very often do nothing. The system needs to work to alleviate hardship and women work to find courage to complain. With both in tandem, there will be a smoother road ahead.