With many of the truths of human trafficking, modern day slavery, and the exploitation of children, teenagers, and adults coming out of the darkness and into the light, it isn't an easy truth to understand or accept. Join Lasina Jensen every Tuesday and Thursday as she carefully peels back the layers of issues that have allowed these crimes against humanity to prevail in the shadows. If you want to unravel the many complex aspects of this dark reality, gain a clearer understanding of how we got here, and be a voice for those who do not have one, this is the podcast for you.
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2 - Sexual Assault, A Broad Term, and How It Has Helped Shape The “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” Narrative
Warning: This episode may stir up your heart and mind! Are you aware of the rape and sexual assault laws in your country, jurisdiction, or county? In today's episode, Lasina talks about how the use of broad or unclear terms in law has helped the grey area of "sexual assault" grow, and how plays a major role in the how human trafficking and sexual slavery has reached the levels it has today. Who do our laws serve and protect?
Listen to this episode to learn more about the reality of sexual assault laws. We're going to look at the wording in the criminal code of Canada, how laws are changed/amended, and how the details of one Texas case proves that the provability gap really does exist within the unclear terminologies used in law.
Links used for reference in today's episode:
The Canadian Encyclopedia - Sexual Assault Laws
Sexual Assault as defined in Section 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada
Wikipedia Definition of Rape (Scroll Down to "Rape")
Kut.org - The Provability Gap