X Sexual Violence: dream hampton & Laura, Incarcerated Survivor

The criminal legal system often fails and antagonizes survivors of sexual violence, but what should exist in its place? We explore this issue with dream hampton, organizer, filmmaker and executive producer of Surviving R. Kelly, and with Laura, an incarcerated survivor serving 50 years to life for killing her longtime abuser. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, know that you aren't alone. Free, confidential support is available 24/7 through RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 and online.rainn.org. If you or someone you know may be struggling with their mental health, there are ways to get help. Please visit spotify.com/resources for more information and access to mental health resources.  Check out our episode notes below for links to resources and some of the other points discussed in this episode. Socials @dreamhampton @vicmensa @indigomateo @richiereseda ============== Check out some stats about how incarceration affects survivors of sexual abuse from the ACLU, Survived and Punished and RAINN. Read Mariame Kaba’s essay “The Sentencing of Larry Nasser Was Not ‘Transformative Justice.’ Here’s Why.” The essay is also in Kaba’s book We Do This Til We Free Us. Watch dream hampton’s beautiful documentary Black August: A Hip Hop Documentary Concert. Read dream hampton’s essay “R Kelly’s Abusers Deserve Justice, But What Does That Look Like?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices