Victims Forced to Choose: Seeking Justice or Seeking Therapy?

Join us on the latest episode of HJ Talks About Abuse as we delve into a pressing issue impacting survivors of sexual violence in the UK. In this episode, we explore the disturbing dilemma faced by victims: the choice between seeking therapy for healing or risking the use of their therapy notes against them in court proceedings.

Drawing from a recent article by inews.co.uk, our hosts navigate the complexities of this issue, shedding light on its profound implications for survivors' mental health and pursuit of justice. Through survivor accounts and alarming statistics from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, we uncover the widespread impact of this troubling reality on survivors' access to crucial support services.

Tune in as we discuss the calls for legislative change, including Amendment 115 to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, aimed at prohibiting the use of therapy notes in rape cases. We examine the challenges faced in balancing survivors' rights to privacy and justice, and the urgent need to prioritise their well-being.

In this episode, survivors and advocates share their perspectives, emphasising the critical importance of centring survivors' voices in shaping policies and practices. As discussions continue and calls for action grow louder, we explore the path forward towards ensuring that survivors receive the support and justice they deserve, without compromise.

Don't miss this compelling episode of HJ Talks About Abuse, where we confront difficult truths and advocate for meaningful change in addressing systemic issues surrounding sexual violence.