Sexual Assault Survivor Stories

128. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields; Part 4; Conclusion: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin’s Rape


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Welcome to Part 4, the powerful conclusion of this compelling four-part series featuring Kaitlin Hurley-Fields and her devoted father, Derrick Hurley. In this deeply moving final episode, Kaitlin and Derrick share powerful reflections on their emotional journey through trauma, justice, healing, and advocacy following Kaitlin’s devastating rape by a visiting UK police officer in Antigua. Derrick Hurley's book, Antiguan Justice: A Father’s Fight, poignantly captures their family's heart-wrenching struggle. Derrick's unwavering pursuit of justice demonstrates the profound strength of parental love and determination, as he battled tirelessly to extradite Kaitlin’s attacker from England to Antigua—a monumental legal victory and a significant moment in international justice. In this episode, Kaitlin bravely and candidly shares profound insights about reclaiming her identity, rebuilding trust, and channeling her experience into advocacy to empower others. Derrick provides intimate perspectives on the impact this trauma had on their family dynamics, his own emotional journey as a father, and the transformative power of community support. Their story isn't simply one of survival—it's a testament to the extraordinary resilience, courage, and commitment required to confront and dismantle rape culture worldwide. This series highlights the critical importance of listening, believing, and supporting survivors of sexual assault, emphasizing why Kaitlin’s story is essential in fostering dialogue and driving social change. Thank you for being a devoted SASS listener. Your engagement helps amplify the voices of survivors and contributes significantly toward dismantling the harmful silence surrounding rape and sexual assault. Please subscribe to the show and leave a five-star rating—it dramatically enhances our ability to reach and support more listeners. Share this vital episode widely, and always remember, when someone shares their story with you—Start by Believing. Follow us on Instagram at sexualassaultsurvivorstories to support the show's growth and help us collectively combat rape culture. Your support matters deeply, and we sincerely thank you for standing with us.
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