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The main reason a police report was not made in this case
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Firstly, they probably do not understand their options
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Secondly, access is very difficult.
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To go out of the area, like with the Penan community, to leave their village and go to Baram is incredibly far.
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They have to get a ride with the truckers from the logging companies.
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So if they're raped by the truckers, it's unlikely that they will get a ride to the police station.
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The parents also don't have the awareness, because of their remote location.
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It's a logical fear.
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They are a small community, so they fear for their security if they were to make a report.
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They do not have any protection for themselves.
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They fear revenge from the truckers and logging companies if they were to take action.