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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 1H 5M

Breaking the Silence (GRACE Report Interviewee) w/ Sheri Cotuna

from Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism

In this powerful episode, Sheri Cotuna shares her harrowing experience of sexual abuse while a student at Bob Jones University and the subsequent mishandling of her case by the university administration. Sheri is featured in GRACE's investigation report of Bob Jones University. In the episode, she recounts her traumatic encounter, the dismissive and shaming responses from university officials, and the lack of support and justice. She highlights the systemic issues within the institution, touching upon the broader pattern of abuse cover-ups and the school's harmful teachings on accountability and counseling. Despite the trauma and abuse, Sheri's story is a beacon of hope and advocacy, urging other survivors to seek real help and challenge the system.10 years after GRACE abuse report, survivors fear too little has changed at Bob Jones (RNS): https://religionnews.com/2024/12/05/10-years-after-bob-jones-grace-abuse-report-survivors-fear-too-little-has-changed/JOIN MY PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153866318625322/ My Substack: https://speakingupandrewpledger.substack.com/ Linktree: https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links -Music: https://www.purple-planet.com *Some audio is regenerated by AI because of mispronunciations and/or recording issues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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