Trigger Warning: Discussion of childhood sexual abuse, child sexual abuse material.

In this episode, we discuss the trial of Josh Duggar. We will review the events leading up to his trial and the failure of responsible parties along the way. We also come up with a fun nickname for the Duggar patriarch, and why being homeschooled is not a good legal defense. Also, Emily discusses holding up Walgreens on her first period.

Resources:

National Sexual Assault Hotline (free and confidential): 800-656-HOPE (4673)

National Domestic Violence Hotline (free and confidential): 800-799-7233

Everyone in Tennessee is a mandated reporter. Tennessee Code Annotated 37-1-403(i) (1) requires all persons to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. You can call the hotline 24/7 at 1-877-237-0004.

For cases of abuse or neglect outside of Tennessee, or for more information, check out this link: https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/responding/reporting/how/

Talking to an adult who is a survivor or abuse or assault? Check this out: https://www.rainn.org/articles/tips-talking-survivors-sexual-assault

Links:

Buzzfeed Article:

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/josh-duggar-family-allegations-timeline

Breakdown of timeline of events before the trial: https://www.nwahomepage.com/northwest-arkansas-news/josh-duggar-trial-a-timeline-of-events/

Breakdown of the trial:

https://www.nwahomepage.com/josh-duggar-trial/josh-duggar-trial-day-4-duggar-confessed-to-molesting-children-says-close-family-friend-under-oath/?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow

Bill Gothard breakdown:

https://newrepublic.com/article/151787/bill-gothard-fundamentalist-trap

Fundie Fridays Youtuber on Duggars and IBLP/Gothard:

https://youtu.be/ml9N3IQqh8M

First police report: https://imgur.com/a/uePgT#0

InTouch article: https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/bombshell-duggar-police-report-jim-bob-duggar-didn-t-report-son-josh-s-alleged-sex-offenses-for-more-than-a-year-58906/

Fundie Wiki: https://fundamentalists.fandom.com/wiki/Josh_Duggar_Molestation_Scandal

Statute of Limitations Clarification:

https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/why-the-duggar-abuse-investigation-end-msna601861