Protecting Perpetrators: Nicole Bedera on University Responses to Assault

Warning: This episode does contain themes and discussion of institutional harassment and violence, listener discretion is advised.In this episode of The Cocoon Podcast, host Ruby Mikolaitis from the Blue Butterfly Institute sits down with Nicole Bedera, a sociologist and leading researcher on sexual violence. As the podcast’s first American guest speaker, Nicole shares groundbreaking insights from her book, On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence.The conversation uncovers how university policies and practices often harm survivors while shielding perpetrators, based on Nicole’s yearlong study with survivors, perpetrators, and campus administrators. Together, they discuss the cultural and institutional shifts needed to create safer, more equitable environments for students.This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about dismantling systemic injustice and supporting survivors of sexual violence.TBBI Links/Enquiries:Facebook: The Blue Butterfly InstituteEmail: [email protected]: thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.auIntro/Outro Theme: Breaking The Silence by Marya StarkNicole Bedera Website: https://www.nicolebedera.comIf in need of help during an immediate crisis:100RESPECT: 1800 737 732Interested in being a guest speaker on the podcast? We are currently on the look-out for people to share their story so if interested:Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.