Deborah O'Neill emphasized the impact of women leaving technology, stating, "That's not just a statistic, that is a loss - potential lost innovation, lost opportunities - for this country and for all of our organisations."
Students of color are less likely to be identified with disabilities than similarly situated white students. This trend extends to students from non-English-speaking families, who also face similar under-identification.
The resolution of this case should primarily be forward-facing. It is about preventing similar misconduct from recurring in the future, with the consequent damage to trust and confidence in the police.