In this powerful second episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Katie M. Shipp, Executive Director of the nonprofit I Have the Right To, is joined once again by co-hosts and co-founders Susan and Alex Prout. Together, they dive deeper into the topics introduced in the first episode, addressing the harmful concept of the "perfect victim" and the ongoing struggle for justice and support for survivors of sexual assault.
The conversation explores the devastating impact of institutional betrayal, as seen in the case of Chessy, a survivor of sexual assault at St. Paul's School, and how the institution's failure to support victims perpetuates a culture of silence and denial. Alex and Susan share their personal experiences with betrayal from within their community, and how this led them to create a space of healing, support, and advocacy through their nonprofit.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the importance of validation for survivors and the need for societal change in addressing sexual violence, focusing not on the behavior of victims, but on the perpetrators and the systems that protect them. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on how we can all be part of the solution, creating safer environments and a culture of respect and consent.
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