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Defensive reactions are more likely if the security or status of the family is threatened by the disclosure. Parents are more likely to be supportive when the abuser is a stranger, a teacher, a coach, or a minister rather than a relative. When a brother, father, aunt, or grandmother is implicated, families often close ranks and deny the abuse,
... See moreEllen Bass • The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Dear Sandy,
While you've been in charge at Rape Crisis Scotland, a man now serving time in prison for multiple sexual assaults was 'treated' at the Edinburgh centre.
The man in charge of the Edinburgh centre called rape survivors who wanted single sex services 'bigots.' 1/9... See more
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In July 2018, a horrifying video began to circulate on social media.
2 women & 2 young children are led away by a group of soldiers. They are blindfolded, forced to the ground, and shot 22 times.
#BBCAfricaEye investigated this atrocity. This is what we... See more
Britain’s grooming gangs scandal is attracting attention. It’s happened before, but now it seems different.
I’ve dedicated most of my career in journalism to covering it. Because it’s the most appalling atrocity in modern British history.
In this thread, I’ll tell you what I know about the... See more
This is Maggie Oliver.
In the 2000s, she worked as a Detective Constable in Manchester.
Before long, she noticed a disturbing pattern: the mass r*pe of poor, underage white girls.
She tried to stop it, but what happened next defied... See more
Giuffre's memoirs claim Andrew insisted she sign a one-year gag order to prevent details of her allegations tarnishing the late Queen's platinum jubilee.
It was only EVER about protecting their reputation and not protecting the victim.
- The Queen PAID for her silence - the monarchy itself financed silence in a sex... See more