Out of Bounds — W.T.F. – Wait, That's Fair?

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About the Episode:

Caroline Culbertson hosts Elysse Stolpe, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, and Doug Fierberg in unpacking the themes and topics of the survivor experience elicited in "W.T.F. – Wait, That's Fair?"

"W.T.F. – Wait, That's Fair?" provides a dystopian example of inappropriate conduct and poor institutional response in a diner as a parallel to how sexual abuse survivors commonly experience the systems of justice. The video compels the audience to encounter the realities of societal response and justice-seeking from the survivor's perspective. From the criminal to civil landscapes, the subject matter experts break down how the systems are broken, the potential outcomes for survivors, and how the systems could be more survivor-centered and trauma-informed. The attorneys and judge further supply straightforward education on navigating these systems, dealing with a lack of physical evidence in sexual violence cases, and their approaches to serving survivors with healing and heart at the forefront, with specific examples. Note, this Podcast is an abridged version of the full Roundtable Discussion.

Episode Topics:

The Legal Process (00:22)

Environment of the Unknown (08:07)

Best Case Scenarios (13:37)

Reporting (16:40)

The Role of Evidence (24:39)

Winning vs. Recovery (27:44)

Non-Disclosure Agreements (34:37)

Costs of Trauma and Seeking Justice (40:32)

Closing Message (54:34)

Resources and Support:

If you or someone you know needs support, visit #WeRideTogether's resources and crisis resources.

About the Series:

The Out of Bounds series consists of four short-form PSAs, each of which explores facets of the victim experience, inside and outside the world of sports, and provides insight, language, and metaphor into "what it's like" to be a victim of sexual abuse or misconduct. The PSAs allow the audience to walk in the victim's shoes as they navigate the survivor's journey interpersonally and within society. Additionally, #WeRideTogether has hosted four longer-form discussions with survivors and subject matter experts to expand the conversation on the topics and nuances in the PSAs. Supporting information and resources for survivors, athletes, parents, coaches, organizations, supporters, and society at large are also provided.

About #WeRideTogether:

#WeRideTogether is a nonprofit organization created to cast light upon the endemic issue of sexual abuse in youth and amateur sports. Our mission is to make the youth and amateur sport environment safer for all athletes. We believe sport should be the safest and healthiest place for children and young adults to grow and flourish, and that every individual has the right to learn, play, and compete without fear of sexual abuse. We are committed to creating the radical change needed to fulfill that vision by addressing education and awareness, creating a safe place for survivors to find resources and share their voices, and eliminating the stigma around these necessary conversations.