S1 E4 Gemma Malfesi Part 2

Key points from the episode:

• The desire for safe strong convictions, and for the voice of the survivor not to be silenced or lost.
• Court logistics to protect the survivor from the court experience.
• More on rape myths.
• Appropriate and kind ways for the defence to operate.
• Why kissing somebody in a nightclub is not a permission slip for sex
• The difference between banter and harassment
• The need to be comfortable with this uncomfortable conversation.
• How the authorities – all of them and institutions must understand perpetrator behaviour.
• Why the onus is always on the survivor and why this needs to change.
• The need for a complete overhaul .

If you have been affected by anything discussed here, or you need more information, here are a list of helpful resources to reach out to:

National Rape Crisis Helpline (open to all, male, female, non-binary...)
0808 500 2222

Trafford Rape Crisis Centre (TRC) (Manchester based but open to all)

www.traffordrapecrisis.com
traffordrapecrisis@gmail.com

Office Phone: 0161 968 2820

Helpline Phone: 0161 647 7559