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Host: Rosalia Rivera
Duration: 18:22
Release Date: March 16, 2025
Episode Summary
In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing case of surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec, one of France’s most notorious serial child sex abusers. His decades-long history of abuse was shrouded in silence, concealed by institutions that failed to act. We examine the systemic failures that enabled his crimes, the courageous survivors who broke their silence, and the larger implications for child protection laws and medical accountability.
Through expert insights and survivor testimonies, this episode sheds light on how abuse thrives in secrecy—and what must change to prevent future tragedies.
Key Takeaways with Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction
[03:15] Who Was Joël Le Scouarnec?
[08:42] The First Red Flags: Early Complaints Ignored
[15:30] The Victims Speak Out
[21:10] The Investigation Unfolds
[27:45] The Trial and Verdict
[33:20] Institutional Silence: How Systems Enable Abuse
[40:00] What Needs to Change?
[46:55] Final Thoughts & Call to Action
Survivor Resources:
Global Help Lines:
U.S. Healing Resources + Survivor Support:
U.S. Victims Advocacy
About Child Trauma
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Host: Rosalia Rivera
Duration: 18:22
Release Date: March 16, 2025
Episode Summary
In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing case of surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec, one of France’s most notorious serial child sex abusers. His decades-long history of abuse was shrouded in silence, concealed by institutions that failed to act. We examine the systemic failures that enabled his crimes, the courageous survivors who broke their silence, and the larger implications for child protection laws and medical accountability.
Through expert insights and survivor testimonies, this episode sheds light on how abuse thrives in secrecy—and what must change to prevent future tragedies.
Key Takeaways with Timestamps
[00:00] Introduction
[03:15] Who Was Joël Le Scouarnec?
[08:42] The First Red Flags: Early Complaints Ignored
[15:30] The Victims Speak Out
[21:10] The Investigation Unfolds
[27:45] The Trial and Verdict
[33:20] Institutional Silence: How Systems Enable Abuse
[40:00] What Needs to Change?
[46:55] Final Thoughts & Call to Action
Survivor Resources:
Global Help Lines:
U.S. Healing Resources + Survivor Support:
U.S. Victims Advocacy
About Child Trauma
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