Completely. It’s sad and angering how many women I know have called police or tried law enforcement routes after a sexual assault and were not helped. One even told my friend to give it up, because her very clear bruises and marks on her body would be called “rough sex.” Makes me angry to this day, and that was years ago. I can’t imagine calling the cops for a sexual assault, and I never have. Usually your average bar bouncer (or male friend) is more helpful.

Also, as someone with PTSD, I can understand that perception can be warped. My PTSD has never caused me to call the cops in any situation, for any reason, though. Usually it initiates a very self-protective “I need to gtfo of here” reaction, and it prevents me from seeking help (because I don’t trust anyone when I’m triggered), but I can’t speak for all.

Not every white woman uses police as violence, but white women, whether they choose to call the police or not, have privilege in that we don’t need to worry that the police will *kill* us. Your point that police are not helpful for women’s issues more generally is right on the mark.