The Nottinghamshire Police have come under fire for their version of the famous Christmas poem, Twas The Night Before Christmas, which has been reworked to tell the story of a woman being raped.
"One particular sentence in the poem, 'It happened in a flash', really doesn't depict a rape experience for a victim"
While it was intended to raise awareness about sexual attacks, Cathy Saunders, of Midlands Women's Aid, said the poem trivialised sexual violence and should be withdrawn.
She explained to the Daily Mail that she is "appalled" that the authorities went ahead with the poem in the first place:
"I personally think this should be withdrawn and replaced with something which has more impact and more advice for women on how to keep themselves safe, but equally to give out a really strong message to perpetrators that rape is rape and it will not be tolerated and that 'no' means 'no'."
And Cathy isn't alone; a spokeswoman for the group Sexual Abuse Survivors has slammed the poem for not realising the true horror of rape:
"One particular sentence in the poem, 'It happened in a flash', really doesn't depict a rape experience for a victim.
"That experience can feel like it goes on forever and even after the attack it will stay with that person for a very long time almost like a recording in their mind that goes over and over again."
However Helen Chamberlain, from Nottinghamshire Police, said she did not believe the poem was misguided at all.
"We have been heavily criticised in the past for focusing on victims and giving out persistent warnings to victims about keeping safe.
"This year we decided to try a different tactic and target the perpetrator.
"We want women to know that if they are raped or sexually assaulted, they are not to blame.
"Our message to men is that it's not acceptable to take advantage of a woman because she has had a drink or is being sociable. And women shouldn't have to tolerate or be forced to guard themselves from predatory behaviour.
"One particular sentence in the poem, 'It happened in a flash', really doesn't depict a rape experience for a victim
"We want women to know that if they are raped or sexually assaulted, they are not to blame"
"If a woman has had something to drink or is talking to you, sharing a lift with you, it doesn't necessarily mean she is consenting to any sexual contact."
Gloria de Piero, MP for Ashfield, Nottingham, and the Shadow Minister for Women, said: "The most important point to emphasise about any police campaign is to make it clear that the victim is never to blame. Quite simply there is never an excuse for rape."
The Nottinghamshire Police have yet to remove the poem from their website; do you think they should?