"This is especially true when the issue is not violence, but rather involves alcohol/drugs and the issue of consent."

I return to the sexual assault statistic that should really alarm everyone. The vast majority of sexual assaults happen to children and youths, in their own homes, perpetrated by a family member or friend. Therefore, the issue of consent doesn't come into it. And if the complainant was on alcohol or drugs, that too is a source of concern. For example, did a friend or family member supply intoxicants to the child/youth in the course of the sexual assault? And when intoxication makes the complainants statements unreliable, are the police stamping "Unfounded" on files in such cases? Surely you can see the potential problem with that.

Everyone's going to have to come out of their comfort zone on this issue if we're going to make a significant difference.