EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 24 MIN
Why do some people excuse sexual assault when their friend did it to someone?
from Sticky Q's · host Sticky Q's
As the impact of sexual harm becomes more well known, young people are seeking answers about who to believe – a sticky question to answer if we as adults don’t understand what’s going on. In this episode, we unpack our tendency to ignore bad news and do some self-reflection on how complicated things can get when you know someone involved in a harmful experience.In this episode we reference harmful sexual behaviours in young people, for more information see season 2, episode 2 (Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids?) and harmful influencers, for more information see season 2 episode 8 (What do you think about Andrew Tate?).You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qsThis podcast is produced at Tasmania’s Sexual Assault Support Service, find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sasstasmaniaOr online at https://www.sass.org.au/We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:Tasmania Wide: 1800 697 877 (1800 MY SUPPORT)https://www.1800mysupport.org.auAustralia wide: 1800 737 732https://www.1800respect.org.au
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As the impact of sexual harm becomes more well known, young people are seeking answers about who to believe – a sticky question to answer if we as adults don’t understand what’s going on. In this episode, we unpack our tendency to ignore bad news and do some self-reflection on how complicated things can get when you know someone involved in a harmful experience. In this episode we reference harmful sexual behaviours in young people, for more information see season 2, episode 2 (Is it still se...
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