tw/ rape, sexual assault & paedophiles

a law has just passed in victoria, australia (the ‘gag law’) that states victims of sexual abuse cant publicly share their story with their real name attached. this law only protects rapist and paedophiles-

- victims who state their name publicly can face a fine and/or jail time #LetUsSpeak

this expresses how the ‘gag law’ prohibits victims from sharing their stories w their real names and if they do, they could face fines up to $3000 and JAIL TIME despite the fact the victims are not the ones that society needs protection from

https://www.marieclaire.com.au/victoria-gag-law-explained

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/letusspeak-victoria-sexual-assault-gag-law-could-see-rape-victims-jailed/news-story/7c514ff081345aeb43fd5309dbdd7291

this law targets victims of sexual abuse who want to share their story, but also those who would struggle financially in paying for courts and the $3000 fines if they publicly express their story w their real name

https://www.google.com/amp/s/au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/amphtml/new-victorian-court-law-gags-abuse-survivors-031749925.html

a GoFundMe has been put into place for victims who are unable to pay the appeal, i encourage you to donate whatever you can no matter how big or small (link in next tweet)

https://www.gofundme.com/f/stop-silencing-survivors

this factsheet helps explain the situation and what can be done

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e38a9c3c182ca3ee4fa899d/t/5f425a7c6c65f16b6009bbf0/1598184062664/Let+Us+Speak+factsheet.pdf

as a young girl living in vic i feel as theres nothing i can do but share this to the little audience i have. i feel hopeless & i fear my future, i encourage you to donate or spread this message i honestly dont know what else can be done #LetUsSpeak #LetHerSpeak

http://chng.it/mMjM6dwNzk