On the Other Side of Sexual Violence

"On The Other Side of Sexual Violence" This poetry collection serves as both a reflection and a call to action. It invites those in social care to engage with the realities of sexual violence, to advocate for survivors, and to work towards a future where every voice is heard and every story is honoured. In the silence that often envelops the subject of sexual violence, a cacophony of untold stories lingers, waiting for the courage to break free. This collection of poetry aims to illuminate the shadows cast by sexual exploitation and violence against women and girls. Poetry informed by over a decade of supporting victims and survivors. >Written by a UK-based writer who refuses to whisper. Debra Cowey speaks for the silenced, the forgotten women and the ones who never made it to the other side. This poetry collection serves as both a reflection and a call to action. It invites those in social care to engage with the realities of sexual violence, to advocate for survivors, and to work towards a future where every voice is heard and every story is honoured. In the silence that often envelops the subject of sexual violence, a cacophony of untold stories lingers, waiting for the courage to break free. This collection of poetry aims to illuminate the shadows cast by sexual exploitation and violence against women and girls. Each verse is a testament to resilience, a call for justice, and a pathway towards healing. >This book is for the survivors who have shared their stories, the advocates who fight tirelessly for justice, and the community that supports healing. Your strength inspires change. >Trigger warnings: trauma, rape, sexual violence, suicide, self-harm, institutional betrayal. If you're tired of sugar-coated versions of systemic failure, read on. If you've ever screamed into the void and heard nothing back, this book was written for you.