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“Sexual abuse during childhood and adolescence occurs with alarming frequency. Black girls are especially vulnerable, with estimates as high as 65 percent having”
― Deborah Tuerkheimer, Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers

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“victimhood of black men in the criminal justice system supersedes all other harm.”
― Deborah Tuerkheimer, Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers

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“A culture that routinely downgrades the worth of victims in relation to perpetrators is a culture that muzzles accusations of abuse.”
― Deborah Tuerkheimer, Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers

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“You would throw away all that we have given you for a man’s love?”
“Not a man’s love,” I say softly. “But Duval’s. And I would find a way to serve both my god and my heart. Surely He does not give us hearts so we may spend our lives ignoring them.”
― Robin LaFevers, Grave Mercy

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“Those at greater risk for sexual violence are more likely to be met with distrust, blame, or disregard, diminishing the odds that they will pursue a formal complaint.”
― Deborah Tuerkheimer, Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers

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Q & A with Donna Cross — 8 members — last activity Dec 08, 2011 08:52AM
Many of you have been asking when you will get to see the movie version of Pope Joan. Finally I can tell you: the movie will show in the U.S. as a two ...more

Ask Jacqueline Winspear - March 12, 2013 — 490 members — last activity Mar 13, 2013 09:48AM
Join us on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 for a special discussion with New York Times bestselling author, Jacqueline Winspear. Jacqueline will be discussing ...more