Let’s talk about what it looks like to seek truth.
When a human embarks on a truth-seeking endeavor, they must set aside the implications of what they find and care only that…it's true.
Once a person understands the boundaries and limitations of truth, fiction, and everything in between, then they can begin to align their life with the results. Regardless of the discovered result, one must then willingly accept and live with it. Otherwise, intellectual honesty is completely absent.
This is true when examining every area of life: religion, politics, parenting, the law, etc. Each person must be willing to accept that their thoughts, emotions, and opinions might be wrong; they might need realignment. It’s ok, as long as we learn from the experience and grow.
The same is true when it comes to a case consultation. The implications might be quite difficult to stomach. It can be easier to disregard a victim of sexual violence as “probably misunderstanding the situation” or “mentally incompetent.” It doesn't work that way. If the most kindly perceived person took advantage of someone weaker than them, they did it. If that "kind" person was falsely accused, then the truth will be found somewhere in the mire of why.
No matter how simple or painful, the truth is the truth. It will not change. Accept it. Acknowledge it. Honor it.