Podcasts about rape and sexual assault

Very few victims of sexual assault will report the crime to police and even fewer alleged perpetrators are found guilty. A special series by Guardian Australia now looks at why victim-survivors are instead put on trial and further retraumatised by Australia's criminal courts. Associate editor Lucy Clark and Victorian state correspondent Benita Kolovos tell Reged Ahmad what needs to be done to save a failing justice system You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Caroline Darian, daughter of Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, tells of the ‘crushing double burden' of being the child of both victim and perpetrator. Plus Philippa Perry invites one reader to see what happens when you prioritise someone who offers you stability and decency

Marina Hyde reflects on the unexpected stone-cold truth Saoirse Ronan delivered to the male guests on Graham Norton's sofa; comedian Rob Beckett on the anxieties behind his infectious humour; and Philippa Perry advises one reader on how to improve their relationship with their daughter after deciding not to reveal a dark secret

John Hope Muchirahondo has been found guilty of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault. The 38-year-old Christchurch man has been convicted of raping eight women and sexually assaulting a ninth. He was also found guilty on one count of not providing access to a cell phone. The jury delivered its verdicts during the 10th day of deliberations. Muchirahondo was found not guilty on eight charges of sexual offending and the jury couldn't reach a verdict on five others, reporter Anna Sargent was at court and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Marina Hyde on the motley crew of enforcers, concealers and NDA experts behind every Al Fayed or Diddy; Liz Taylor's son, Chris Wilding, discusses his mother's legend and legacy; and Philippa Perry helps one reader struggling to reconcile the emotions that come with a devastating illness

For more than a decade Pelicot's husband drugged her and invited other men to allegedly rape her. When she found out, she made an extraordinary decision. Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

They said those at Harrods, the department store he once owned, enabled his attacks.

Mike Radford, Executive Producer of the BBC documentary Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods which airs on BBC 2 tonight

Rape and sexual assault cases against children are on the rise. A recent report released by Statistics South Africa shows rape cases for children increased by 6-point-3 percentage points between 2015/16 and 2019/20. Rape cases were most common in Kwazulu-Natal, while sexual assault cases were more prevalent in the Western Cape. Now for more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Child Rights activist, Joan Van Niekerk

Australian playwright Suzie Miller has been lauded internationally for her one-woman play Prima Facie, which highlights how sexual assault survivors are unfairly treated by the courts. As she launches her novel of the same name, the former criminal defence lawyer reflects with Jane Lee on how this story is changing the way trials are conducted in the UK and what further reforms are needed closer to home

It seems Russell Brand will need his whopping net worth for the looming legal fees likely headed his way after four different women accused the actor of rape, sexual assault, abuse and bullying between the years of 2006 and 2013. Listen here and learn more at OKmagazine.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The comedian, presenter and actor has been accused of sexual assault, emotional abuse and rape between 2006 and 2013 – allegations Brand denies. Alexandra Topping explains why such stories can be particularly difficult to investigate

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013. Brand has denied the allegations, saying his relationships were "always consensual". The allegations were made after a joint investigation by UK news outlets - the Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches. The BBC's Vincent McAviney spoke to Corin Dann.

UK based journalist Enda Brady

Police in the UK are approaching the paper which brought allegations to light against Russell Brand and one of his former employers.   The comedian has been accused of rape and sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013.   Police have gone to Channel 4 and The Sunday Times to make sure any victims of crime can be made aware of how they can report it to police.   UK correspondent Gavin Grey told Kate Hawkesby Brand is denying the accusations and isn't stepping out of the spotlight.  “He went ahead with a scheduled gig on Saturday night. He started an hour late – people thought he wasn't going to turn up but he did. He received a very warm response.”  Meanwhile, the Trevi Women & Children's Charity in the UK has announced it has ended its association with the star.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The actor and comedian Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse over a seven-year period, which he denies.

It goes without saying, trigger warning. For help and support check out Galop ,the UK's LGBTQ+ abuse and violence charity, https://galop.org.uk/get-help/helplines/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2023, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. This week, from March: For the past two years, Betsy Stanko has been leading an unprecedented investigation into why the police have been failing so badly to tackle sexual violence. But is there any chance of fixing a system that seems so broken?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

The week after a sex education book for teens was pulled from a major retailer's shelves, a Senate inquiry heard shocking evidence of how universities are failing victims of sexual violence. Guardian Australia political reporter Amy Remeikis speaks to Gabrielle Jackson on the need to reform Australia's consent laws.

Oscar-nominated Juno star and trans actor Elliot Page opens up about Hollywood, abuse and coming out (18m41s); Marina Hyde implores Holly Willoughby to lose the sanctimony as she returns to daytime TV (1m26s); and as he finally reveals his true identity, Henry Morris (aka The Secret Tory) tells Zoe Williams why it was time to come clean (8m31s)

This is a difficult subject, but an important one. I still get letters from people unsure whether they've been the survivor of sexual violence.My guest is Katie Russell, former media officer for Rape Crisis and now CEO of Support After Rape and Sexual Violence Leeds (SARSVL). Katie is a specialist in sexual violence and abuse against women and girls with over 18 years' diverse experience within the Rape Crisis movement and wider voluntary and community sector.In this episode we talk about what rape and sexual assault is, and also address other aspects of sexual violence. We talk about consent, and how it's an active, not a passive act. I.e. just because you didn't say no, it doesn't mean you meant yes.We talk about the trauma response and how that can affect your response to sexual violence, and how this isn't anything you have control over. In an ideal world I'd like everyone over the age of about fourteen to listen to this and really understand what consent is, because without understanding consent you can't be sure you've got it. And if you haven't got consent, you may be committing an act of rape or sexual assault. I talk about organisations and articles in the episode and here are the relevant links:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/jan/19/are-obedient-children-a-good-thinghttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jan/08/shouldnt-force-child-kiss-grandparent-consent-sex-educationIf you or someone you know has been affected by the subject matter of this episode you can get help and support by putting in the words rape crisis and the county you live in into Google. SARSVL is the organisation mentioned and where Katie works is at. Rape Crisis England and Wales.The 24 hour helpline Katie mentions is on 0808 500 2222.Support for men and boys affected by rape or sexual violence:The legislation we refer to is the 2003 Sexual Offences Act.Make a one off donation: https://supporter.acast.com/conversations-with-annalisa-barbieriWant this podcast ad free: head over to my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/annalisabarbieri Follow us: Twitter: @AnnalisaB, Instagram: @pocketannalisaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/conversations-with-annalisa-barbieri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past two years, Betsy Stanko has been leading an unprecedented investigation into why the police have been failing so badly to tackle sexual violence. But is there any chance of fixing a system that seems so broken?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Some Australian Catholic orders and dioceses are trying to stop survivors' compensation claims for clergy abuse from going ahead in cases where the alleged perpetrator has died, arguing this prevents the church from receiving a fair trial. It's a move designed to pressure survivors into accepting smaller amounts, their lawyers say, and is at the heart of an upcoming high court battle.Guardian Australia reporter Christopher Knaus speaks to Jane Lee about why the church appears to be returning to the aggressive approach it once took to save money and silence survivors

It-girl-turned-campaigner Paris Hilton speaks up about her stolen childhood, years of trauma, and taking down the ‘troubled teen industry' (1m41s), Steve Rose investigates the mysterious case of the missing Academy Awards (30m35s), and the great serotonin debate: do depression treatments work by boosting the happy hormone? (43m14s)

Steve Futterman, CBS California, discusses the new 16 year prison sentence for Harvey Weinstein.

We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2018: After a trial that dominated the news, the accused were all found not guilty. But the case had tapped into a deeper rage that has not died down. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

What can be done to improve rape conviction rates in Britain? Alexandra Topping reports on the police forces trialling a way of investigating rape and sexual assault cases. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2019: The ‘wolf pack' case inspired widespread anger and protests against sexual assault laws in Spain. But the anti-feminist backlash that followed has helped propel the far right to its biggest gains since Franco. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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Aoife Farrelly, Survivor of rape and sexual assault, tells Claire her story

We hear from the Head of Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties, human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk

A flurry of reports of students who fear they have been targeted in nightclubs has prompted social media outrage. Now the young women behind the Girls Night In campaign want to turn that anger into lasting change. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Please make the effort to follow our talk with Sarita Lamichhane who is talking about her experiences in Nepal being a daughter, and blind. What does it mean for the family? She shares with us how she grew up, through the quota got engaged in a government job, went for training at kanthari and founded her own project Prayatna Nepal. It also includes a fight back programme to increase confidence, especially for visually impaired women, who often suffer discrimination and sexual harassment.

More than 20 years after the first allegations of sexual violence and abuse against R Kelly, he has been convicted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. But as the women of colour who gave evidence celebrate the verdicts, there are renewed questions in the US about how the music industry, the media and the criminal justice system failed to hold him accountable for decades. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The government has said sorry to thousands of rape victims who have been failed by the criminal justice system. But survivors want cases reopened and justice finally done. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The NSW government last week announced changes to laws around sexual assault and consent that could dramatically change how survivors experience the court system. Saxon Mullins, the director of advocacy at the Rape and Sexual Assault Research and Advocacy Initiative, and a sexual assault survivor, explains how these laws could work and why they are necessary

Sweeping changes proposed in New South Wales mean someone accused of rape or sexual assault will have to prove that they actively sought and gained consent to be found innocent. Advocates say the 'affirmative consent model' will make it easier to secure convictions, but it's only one part of the picture.

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Consent has been portrayed as the cure for all the ills of our sexual culture. But what if the injunction to ‘know what you want' is another form of coercion? By Katherine Angel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

The Everyone’s Invited website has collected 14,000 testimonies so far, painting a picture of widespread sexual harassment and violence in our schools. Everyone’s Invited founder Soma Sara and the Guardian’s senior news reporter Alexandra Topping discuss the outcry, the impact and whose responsibility it is to do something about it. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Educator and author Dr Jackson Katz is the co-founder of one of the longest-running gender violence, sexual harassment and bullying prevention programs in the world. He talks to Anushka Asthana about why all men need to be part of ending violence against women, and what they can do to help

While working in Abu Dhabi launching a literary festival, Caitlin McNamara alleges she was raped by a member of the Emirati royal family. A year on, she describes her struggle to hold her attacker to account, and to come to terms with what happened to her. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Christian Porter is suing the ABC for defamation over an article reporting that an anonymous senior cabinet minister had been accused of rape in 1988. Porter later identified himself as the minister in question and strenuously denied the allegation. Paul Karp explores how this case could play out, and whether Porter can continue to do his job while fighting to clear his name

On Monday 15 March, thousands of people took to the streets in more than 40 rallies around Australia to March 4 Justice. In today’s episode we visit two of these rallies and hear from people about their hopes for change

In mid-February, 23-year-old Chanel Contos did a poll on social media, asking whether any of her friends who attended Sydney private schools had been raped or sexually assaulted. The poll turned into a petition, and now a movement, with tens of thousands of people advocating for better consent education in Australian schools.Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to Contos and Guardian Australia features editor Lucy Clark about the widespread allegations of sexual assault outlined in this petition, and the need to tackle rape culture among young men

With Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence today, the Guardian’s Scotland correspondent, Libby Brooks, charts the unravelling of the alliance between first minister Nicola Sturgeon and her predecessor Alex Salmond – once seen as Scotland’s greatest political partnership. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Last Friday, it was reported that a current cabinet minister is at the centre of a historical rape allegation. On Wednesday, that minister – attorney general Christian Porter – came forward and firmly denied that allegation, stating that it simply never happened. Political editor Katharine Murphy explains how this allegation came to light and breaks down the prime minister’s response

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Scott Morrison responded last week to Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in parliament by a former Liberal party staffer by saying he was taking the advice of his wife to think about what he would want to happen ‘if it were our girls’. Amy Remeikis has heard this rhetoric before – after her own assault. On this episode, she shares her story as an assault survivor and explores the problems with selective empathy

For decades, legislation in multiple Australian states outlawing the identification of sexual assault victims – with the possibility of jail time for both the survivor and the journalist – has prevented some survivors who wish to tell their stories from speaking out. In this episode, ‘Sandra’ and documentary-maker Blue Lucine speak about their three-year journey to tell Sandra’s story. Plus the journalist Nina Funnell explores the fight to change these laws

Many of the perpetrators have been jailed for their crimes. Now a number of survivors and their families claim that officials at Celtic knew about the sexual abuse and did nothing. By Henry McDonald. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

BONUS: Iain addresses male rape and sexual assault on his LBC show

Rape is the only crime in which the victim becomes the accused. We as a society, need to believe and support survivors. Enough is enough, stop rape.

We are discussing rape and sexual assault cases in tertiary institutions in Ghana.On this episode we will discuss how to educate the youth on what to do when you are sexually assaulted and how to report or seek help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Throughout his three decades working in the public school system, Cletus O’Connor allegedly abused at least 14 boys, all of them Indigenous. Michael McGowan explains the methods O’Connor used to gain the trust of young boys and examines why it has taken so long for the NSW government to publicly acknowledge the abuse

In this episode I will elaborate on the traumas of sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault.There is much more to those, and I'll explain the connected emotions, sensations, and reactions, the associated traumas of mistrust, powerlessness, and all the fears and triggers. I will also speak about the resulting belief systems from those traumatic experiences, connected family and ancestral karma.

On Monday the jury returned a guilty verdict on two of the five charges against the movie producer, who is now awaiting sentencing. The Guardian US reporter Lauren Aratani discusses covering the trial and what the verdict means for the #MeToo movement. And: the latest in the coronavirus outbreak. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Ed Pilkington looks ahead to Weinstein’s court battle where he faces charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies. And Jamie Grierson on why counter-terror police have listed Extinction Rebellion as a ‘key threat’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

On 17 July 2019, an 18-year old British woman claimed she had been gang-raped by a group of Israeli tourists. But 10 days later she was being charged with lying by the Cypriot police. Michael Polak, her lawyer, discusses the case, while Israeli journalist Noa Shpigel describes covering the story. And: Caroline Davies discusses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Too many women’s lives are ending after what those accused of their deaths say were ‘sex games gone wrong’. Anna Moore looks at why strangling has become so normalised. And: Helen Pidd looks back on the general election week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden’s life was upended by his decision to expose his government’s programme of mass surveillance. Ewen MacAskill helped break the story for the Guardian back in 2013 and now visits him in his adopted home of Moscow. Plus Caelainn Barr on why rape prosecutions are at a 10-year low Watch the Guardian’s exclusive interview with Edward Snowden. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The cardinal has failed in his attempt to overturn his conviction for child sexual abuse crimes. Why did two judges reject his appeal and why did the third judge disagree? David Marr and Melissa Davey discuss the case and consider what happens now for George Pell Victim advocates cheer as Pell appeal rejected: ‘Hallelujah – proof there is a God' David Marr: At the verdict George Pell didn't flinch; he just pursed his lips a little. He was going back to jail How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

In 2018 George Pell found himself in a Melbourne courtroom facing five charges of child sexual abuse. The cardinal had hired one of the top defence barristers in the state, who argued that what Pell was accused of was completely impossible. But at the end of the trial Pell sat impassively as in a hushed courtroom he was found guilty of all charges. How did he lose this case? Melissa Davey sat in on the trial and tells David Marr the details only someone who was in the courtroom would know • David Marr: Brutal and dogmatic, George Pell waged war on sex – even as he abused children • Follow live updates on the reaction to Pell's conviction

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At the start of a new series by Guardian Australia, David Marr investigates the background to Australia's unprecedented royal commission on institutional responses to child sexual abuse – investigating a centuries-long story of faith, money, power and abuse. Marr traces the story through the US, Ireland and, eventually, to Australia. He hears from victims, experts and participants in the commission as he investigates: why has the truth taken so long to emerge? Warning: some of the material in this podcast is explicit and upsetting • Why Australia's royal commission on child sexual abuse had to happen – explainer

‘This is not a feminist issue. This is a public health issue,’ says Amy Ziering on the prevalence of sexual assault on university campuses in the USA. She was speaking on a panel to discuss her 2015 documentary, The Hunting Ground, which will air on ABC2 this week. But is any of the film relevant to Australia? A panel including Karen Willis, Allison Henry, Mariam Mohammad, Anna Hush, Katie Thorburn and Gabrielle Jackson talk through the issues

How we can better engage men to prevent gender-based violence? Jessica Valenti talks with Jamil Smith of MTV News and Dr Dorothy Edwards of Green Dot, etc.

The Broken Man was an episode in which many characters – including Theon, Cersei, the Hound and Sansa – dealt with trauma

Guardian columnist Jessica Valenti talks with writer and activist Wagatwe Wanjuki about surviving sexual assault the challenges of sharing your story

How should filmmakers make documentaries about rape? Is it better to offer survivors anonymity on screen, as is their legal right in the UK, or is the message stronger if they’re clearly identifiable? A lively discussion with the audience at the screening of The Hunting Ground looks at the arguments for both points of view.

In this episode we talk about the issues pertaining to male rape and sexual assault. We uncover the major myths surrounding this issue and debunk them. We also provide information on resources available for male victims and survivors of male rape and sexual assault. For more information visit http://www.strong2survive.org or email us at info@strong2survive.org The title track "I'll Survive" for the podcast opening was written and produced by Sho'Roc the first deaf pop artist more about him can be found here : http://www.reverbnation.com/shoroc

Thousands of women in Canada and the US have already marched in a movement provocatively called SlutWalk. But are they advancing feminism or harming it? An expert panel assembled by the Observer debates the issue before a series of marches in the UK

A special diccussion sponsored by the Psychology Department and Liberal Arts subdivision

A special diccussion sponsored by the Psychology Department and Liberal Arts subdivision

A special diccussion sponsored by the Psychology Department and Liberal Arts subdivision

A special diccussion sponsored by the Psychology Department and Liberal Arts subdivision