Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers
Oct 24, 2022•49 min
Episode description
Kate talks with Deborah Tuerkheimer about her recent book, Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers. A former prosecutor and leading authority on sexual violence, Deb's book examines why we are primed to disbelieve allegations of sexual abuse--and how we can transform a culture and a legal system structured to dismiss accusers.
This episode contains discussions of sexual violence. Please use discretion and take care of yourselves.
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