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EPISODE · Sep 12, 2023 · 40 MIN

An Indigenous Woman's Struggle to Survive - "Jessica"

from Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial · host Benjamin Perrin

Content Note: Graphic depictions of physical and sexual violence against an Indigenous woman and her children, violence-induced miscarriage; mental health challenges; suicide; homicidal ideation; child pornography; failure of police, medical, social services to provide support; racism and colonial violence against Indigenous people, including MMIWG2S. Click here for mental health support resources.Order your copy of Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial  (Aevo UTP, 2023) Visit www.benjaminperrin.ca for the latest news and upcoming events We are grateful for support from the University of British Columbia and Law Foundation of British Columbia -----------Credits:"The Notion" by Northern Points (Intro)"Finding Evidence" by Mark Fabian"Midnight" by Lexin MusicAPTN News, "Stats Can says two-thirds of Indigenous women experience violence or sexual assault""Sad Violin" by Music for Videos"Dramatic Atmosphere with Piano and Violin" by Universfield"A Slow Morning" by Vesper TapesCBC News - The National, "Inquiry into MMIWG issues final report, sweeping calls for change""Top Secret Files" by Musicalman"Tense Sad Piano" by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer"Tense Detective Looped Drone" by Daddy's MusicCBC News - The National, "Government’s inaction on MMIWG report criticized""Machines Control" by Francesco D'AndreaCBC News, "How Canada is dealing with court delays""Newborn Earth" by INPLUSMUSIC"A Call to the Soul" by Markotopa"Everyday Adventures" by Sound and Vision (Outtro)

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What happens when an Indigenous woman trapped in an abusive and exploitative relationship goes to authorities for help? “Jessica” shares her harrowing and relentless struggle to escape, and all the ways the system failed to protect her and her children. Yet through it all, she survived. She’s an overcomer.

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