. Many reports on the sexual abuse, maltreatment and neglect particularly of children and women with intellectual disabilities, psycho-social disabilities were received. This was noted as a major concern. . Perpetrators are known in the community and often are never held to account or else released on bail. . Victims are often unaware that the perpetrator is not allowed to be in close proximity or contact with him/her even though the protection order affords the protection. . Victims and their families are often persuaded by the perpetrators family to withdraw the charges and offered monetary compensation or the like. . Police officers expected to take down statements once a victim reports an instance of abuse and or rape, have been reported to be extremely insensitive, not taking the matter seriously or dismissing the charge completely.