Dinner Party Massacre

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In this episode, we confront the devastating realities of sexual assault and the systems that often fail survivors. We discuss the Gisèle Pelicot case, where a woman discovered her husband had been drugging her and inviting strangers to assault her for a decade, and the horrifying 70k-man group chat he utilized. We dive into an article published by The Guardian that examines the men charged in this case and the societal implications of their crimes (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/19/who-are-the-men-convicted-over-rape-and-assault-of-gisele-pelicot-).

We also examine a case from Massachusetts, where a woman who recorded her assault is now being counter-charged for recording her rapist without his consent. Alongside these stories, we share personal accounts and reflections on the systemic issues that perpetuate these injustices.

NOTE: If you are a man who has experienced sexual assault, there are specific resources below for men as well. Please reach out for support before passing your trauma on to others. 

Resources for Support:
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to the following resources:

• British Columbia, Canada:
  • VictimLink BC: Call 1-800-563-0808 or text 604-836-6381 (24/7 support).
  • BC Society for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: bc-malesurvivors.com
• Canada:
  • Ending Violence Association of Canada: endingviolencecanada.org
  • Talk 4 Healing (for Indigenous women): Call 1-855-554-HEAL (4325).
  • Support Services for Male Survivors: Call 1-866-887-0015 (24/7 support).
  • Find more support here: https://endingviolencecanada.org/
• Worldwide:
  • RAINN (USA): Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org.
  • UN Women’s Global Resources: unwomen.org
  • Safe Helpline (for military survivors): Call 877-995-5247 or visit safehelpline.org.

These conversations are difficult but vital, and we thank you for listening.

Produced by Expression North
Theme Music by Mathias Rock: https://www.youtube.com/@mathiasrockband

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Produced by Expression North
Theme Music by Mathias Rock: https://www.youtube.com/@mathiasrockband