The Second Wound: How Society Re-Traumatizes Sexual Assault Survivors

The psychological impact of reporting sexual assault—and concrete ways society must change.

Barbara Jo Ladd, PsyD
Betrayed by the Bench: Revictimization in American Courts

A Forensic Psychologist’s Guide to Recognizing, Coping With, and Reporting Court-Based Retraumatization—with Real Case Studies and Resources for Survivors

Barbara Jo Ladd, PsyD
A community in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is deeply upset after 18-year-old Jesse Butler, convicted of multiple serious charges—including rape and assault—was sentenced to no jail time, instead receiving community service and counseling. Despite facing 78 years in prison for his convictions, the lenient plea deal, reportedly influenced by his family’s prominence—his father previously held a significant role at Oklahoma State University—has sparked outrage among victims’ families and advocates. Many see this as a case of privilege undermining justice, raising concerns about accountability and fairness in the legal system. Will this case prompt calls for reform? More details: https://people.com/teen-prominent-family-strangled-raped-women-judge-let-him-go-free-11845008 #JusticeReform #VictimsRights #Oklahoma #LegalJustice #Injustice #CommunityOutrage

Scottish Government’s Justice Reform Bill to be Voted on, Scrapping ‘Not Proven’ Verdict

The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill is set for its final vote at the Scottish Parliament today, potentially marking a significant shift in Scotland’s justice system. Key reforms in the bill include the abolition of the controversial ‘not proven’ verdict, the establishment of a ... [More info]

Donald Trump drew a depraved picture of a naked child on a birthday card to pedophile buddy Jeffrey Epstein. Just let that sink in. And Republicans DO NOT CARE. The GOP needs to be annihilated at the ballot box. And pedophiles should be castrated or executed. #pedophile #Trump #MAGA #victimsrights #NoRepublicansEverAgain #GOP #believewomen #ProtectChildren #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles
@WarnerCrocker This is the artwork of an evil goddamned pedophile. This looks like a 9-yr-old girl. Makes me want to vomit. PROTECT CHILDREN. #victimsrights #TheTrumpEpsteinFiles #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #pedophile
House Oversight Democrats post ‘Trump’s birthday note’ from Epstein book https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/epstein-birthday-book-trump-drawing-house-oversight-rcna229846 The vile drawing even looks like it’s of a child. Horrific it’s from the President of the United States. This bloodstain will never wash off our country. #Epstein #Trump #EpsteinFiles #NoRepublicansEverAgain #MAGA #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #victimsrights #believewomen #politics
House Oversight Democrats post ‘Trump’s birthday note’ from Epstein book

Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Monday posted the page from Epstein’s “birthday book,” which appears to contain a message from Donald Trump to the disgraced financier on his 50th birthday.

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@raymondpert -"The Economic Blackout was conceived & launched by The People's Union USA, an organization founded by convicted sex offender John Schwarz."
-"Oct. 14, 2024 TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WBAY) - John Schwarz Jr. has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child at local haunted house, Scare USA. John Schwarz Jr. pled no contest to 3 counts on Monday: having sex with a child under the age of 19, 4th degree sexual assault, and causing mental harm to a child."

We need a new leader for our movement bc this isn't going to help us. He didn't disclose on his website that he was convicted and has already taken people's money...over $100,900.
#ThePeoplesUnion #SexOffenderConvicted #childmolestationcharges

Informing:
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@CultureDesk @forbes -"The Economic Blackout was conceived & launched by The People's Union USA, an organization founded by convicted sex offender John Schwarz."
-"Oct. 14, 2024 TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WBAY) - John Schwarz Jr. has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child at local haunted house, Scare USA. John Schwarz Jr. pled no contest to 3 counts on Monday: having sex with a child under the age of 19, 4th degree sexual assault, and causing mental harm to a child."

We need a new leader for our movement bc this isn't going to help us. He didn't disclose on his website that he was convicted and has already taken people's money...over $100,900.
#ThePeoplesUnion #SexOffenderConvicted #childmolestationcharges

Informing:
#protest50501 #victim #victims #victimsrights #victimsrelatives #victimvoicematters #VictimSupport #victimvoice #victimvoicesunheard #protest #protests #50501movement #50501protests #50501protest #50501chicago #50501activists #r50501 #resistance2025 #resistance #boycott

-"The Economic Blackout was conceived & launched by The People's Union USA, an organization founded by convicted sex offender John Schwarz."
-"Oct. 14, 2024 TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WBAY) - John Schwarz Jr. has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child at local haunted house, Scare USA. John Schwarz Jr. pled no contest to 3 counts on Monday: having sex with a child under the age of 19, 4th degree sexual assault, and causing mental harm to a child."

We need a new leader for our movement bc this isn't going to help us. He didn't disclose on his website that he was convicted and has already taken people's money...over $100,900.
#ThePeoplesUnion #SexOffenderConvicted #childmolestationcharges

Informing:
#protest50501 #victim #victims #victimsrights #victimsrelatives #victimvoicematters #VictimSupport #victimvoice #victimvoicesunheard #protest #protests #50501movement #50501protests #50501protest #50501chicago #50501activists #r50501 #resistance2025 #resistance #ResistEverywhere #resistfascism #resist #Antifa