Survivors Jade Blue and Charlotte join Debbie on the Resolute podcast to discuss their experiences after sexual violence. Charlotte discusses her Open Justice For All campaign that secured free court transcripts for sexual offence victims, while Jade shares insights from successfully suing the CPS and her work on police advisory groups.

Both women speak candidly about rebuilding intimate relationships after trauma and navigating a justice system that repeatedly fails victims - from inadequate police responses to traumatic court experiences that led both to contemplate suicide. They highlight how poor training, lack of empathy, and systemic failures, contribute to the low conviction rates for sexual offences.

The conversation examines the urgent need for properly funded survivor support services, as volunteers and underpaid victim advocates often provide the only consistent support through a victim's journey. Despite their ongoing advocacy work, both women acknowledge the exhaustion that comes with pushing for meaningful change in a resistant system.

00:00 Introduction

00:39 Charlotte's Advocacy Journey

01:50 Campaign Success and Government Pilot

03:07 Challenges in the Justice System

04:45 Jade's Justice Journey

06:10 Independent Advisory Groups

08:09 Victim Support and Safe Spaces

12:17 Police Training and Response

17:41 Personal Stories and Moving Forward

25:18 Charlotte's Relationship and Realizations

33:01 Re-reporting the Rape: A Second Chance

33:48 The Harsh Reality of the Justice System

35:10 The Emotional Toll on Victims

37:36 The Fight for Change

44:11 The Role of Support Systems

51:08 The Need for Proper Funding

57:28 Concluding Thoughts

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