Your Friend Is Accused Of SA, Now What?

Teenager Therapy

Astrolescence & Joy Coalition

Society & Culture

4.8 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2023

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

Content Warning: In this week’s episode, we will be discussing issues that may be disturbing or triggering to some. Some things we will be discussing will include but are not limited to mentions of Sexual Assault, Coercion, Mental Health Struggles, etc. If you or someone you know is struggling, please refer to this episode description for resources and support. While this episode will not include either party from the following case, we are discussing it with their consent.

Over a year ago, one of our podcast hosts was accused of SA. We were asked to hold them accountable but struggled to figure out what that meant. This episode is us reflecting on our response to a very serious situation, an apology for our shortcomings, and an attempt to understand what holding someone accountable looks like.

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Unfortunately, the audio file for this episode got corrupted so we are forced to use our backup. Please excuse the poor audio quality. You will also notice we re-recorded certain parts to better reflect our feelings on the situation. Thank you for your patience.

Resources

National Sexual Assault Hotline (USA): Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit https://www.rainn.org/
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Offers support, information, and resources for survivors of sexual assault in the United States. Visit their website at https://www.rainn.org/
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (US) or 686868 (Canada) to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org/
1in6: Offers support and resources for male survivors of sexual abuse. Visit their website at https://1in6.org/
Women's Aid (UK): Provides information and support for women experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault. Visit their website at https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
VictimConnect: Offers a helpline and online chat services for all victims of crime in the United States. Visit their website at https://victimconnect.org/

Transcript

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0:00.0	This week's episode will be discussing issues that may be disturbing or children to some.
0:15.5	Some things will be discussing will include it but are not limited to mentions of sexual
0:19.8	assault, coercion, mental health struggles and war.
0:23.0	If you are someone you know struggling, please refer to this episode description for resources
0:27.2	and support.
0:28.4	While this episode will not include either party from the following case,
0:31.8	we are discussing it with their concern.
0:36.6	Nine months ago, our former co-host Mark was accused of sexual assault and coercion.
0:41.1	The survivor contacted us to disclose his actions and urges to respond
0:45.0	accordingly by holding the candle and removing him from the podcast.
0:49.4	I saw you the truth we were shocked.
0:51.3	At the time, we did our best to express our sincere support for her and confirm who we were
0:55.6	talking right away.
0:57.0	When we did, we expressed our disappointment and did our best to ensure he understood the severity
1:01.7	of his actions.
1:03.9	And honestly, from my point of view, it felt like he ever stood up with you.
1:08.4	Wasn't aware of it at the time and genuinely felt terrible.
1:13.0	At the time when it came down to making a decision about moving forward,
1:17.2	Kila and I felt trapped.
1:18.6	None of us felt qualified to make any executive decisions.
1:22.2	And we felt our options were to remove Mark with the fear of putting the podcast
1:26.2	in jeopardy or keeping things as they were.
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