W.T.F. – Wait, That’s Fair?

“W.T.F. – Wait, That’s Fair?” provides a dystopian example of inappropriate conduct and poor institutional response in a diner as a parallel to how sexual abuse survivors commonly experience the systems of justice. The video compels the audience to encounter the realities of societal response and justice-seeking from the survivor’s perspective.

Roundtable Highlights

W.T.F. – Wait, That’s Fair?Roundtable

Show Notes:

Caroline Culbertson hosts Elysse Stolpe, Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, and Doug Fierberg in unpacking the themes and topics of the survivor experience elicited in “W.T.F. – Wait, That’s Fair?” From the criminal to civil landscapes, the subject matter experts break down how the systems are broken, the potential outcomes for survivors, and how the systems could be more survivor-centered and trauma-informed. The attorneys and judge further supply straightforward education on navigating these systems, dealing with a lack of physical evidence in sexual violence cases, and their approaches to serving survivors with healing and heart at the forefront with specific examples.

00:39 - 10:03
The Legal Process
10:03 - 15:30
Environment of the Unknown
15:30 - 24:24
Best Case Scenarios
24:24 - 31:19
Reporting
32:19 - 40:15
Holding Institutions Accountable
40:15 - 49:06
The Role of Evidence
49:06 - 1:00:14
Winning vs. Recovery
1:00:14 - 1:16:04
Non-Disclosure Agreements
1:16:04 - 1:42:02
Costs of Trauma and Seeking Justice
1:42:02 - 1:52:05
Closing Message
W.T.F. – Wait, That’s Fair?

Meet Our Experts

Meet the dedicated individuals supporting our mission.
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina
Doug Fierberg
Elysse Stolpe

Supporting Information and Resources

The Civil Trial: A Guide for Youth & Adolescents Navigating the Process
The Criminal Trial: A Guide for Youth & Adolescents Navigating the Process
Trauma-Informed Response
Justice Options for Athletes
Survivor Stories
Mandatory Reporting 101
Advocating for Ourselves
Institutional Betrayal vs. Institutional Courage
The Fierberg National Law Group
Directory of Victim Crime Services — United States
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