Tag: Sexual Violence
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Russell Brand & the Darkness Behind Page 131
A report on Russell Brand’s rape trial prompts Sal to revisit a disturbing book club encounter. As memories of page 131 resurface, she reflects on sexual consent, male entitlement, misogyny and the uncomfortable ways society responds to sexual violence.
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The Branded Hotel: The Interview Room – A Psychological Thriller About Police Power and Trauma
Ten years after the events of The Branded Hotel, Sal has moved away and begun rebuilding her life. But the police officer responsible for pursuing her has never truly let go. With his career flourishing and his authority giving him access to information, people and influence, he continues to watch from a distance. The Branded…
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Policing Fear: How Learned Helplessness, Recruitment Policy and Nepotism Are Failing Rape Survivors
For more than three decades, UK police forces have embedded student officers within university degree programmes, often recruiting individuals who continue to live at home while operating undercover among their peers. This little-examined policy raises serious questions about emotional maturity, resilience, and public protection—particularly in the context of rape investigations. Through an anonymised case study,…