Incredibly upsetting and infuriating news- this serves as an example of how perpetrators can use the criminal justice system as a further mechanism to torment and prolonge abuse. Perpetrators appeal, prolonge court proceedings, disengage from listening to victim impact statements, and refuse to appear for sentencing to rob victims and their families of witnessing this form of ‘justice’.
In far too many cases, my own included, the criminal justice process can be almost as traumatising as the abuse itself, mirroring the same themes of disempowerment, lack of control, and abuse of power.
As ever standing in solidarity with all victims/survivors, and sending love to all triggered by these headlines 🤍
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1moWhat happened to clearer language? Foiled? How about prevented, ended, stopped? I know, emotional headlines and captions sell. “Aluminum wrapper foils sandwich’s imminent spoilage.” 🙄