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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 6 MIN

From the Desk: Why do victims stay silent when the offender is powerful?

from Real Crime with Adam Shand · host Podshape

Using the allegations against convicted rapist Ralph Carr as a starting point, Adam Shand explores the hidden power imbalance at the heart of sexual abuse. Drawing on conversations with another alleged victim who feared Carr’s influence, this episode examines how authority, reputation and fear can silence victims for years—and why understanding that imbalance is essential if we want justice to prevail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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