Uncover: Calls From a Killer S31 E9: If they were boys | The Banned Teacher
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Jan 6, 2025 In an eye-opening discussion, female music teachers share alarming stories of misconduct, revealing systemic issues in their community. Survivors reflect on their trauma and the struggle for justice, highlighting gender biases in how cases are handled. The podcast delves into the emotional toll of navigating the legal system and emphasizes the need for accountability and societal change. Personal anecdotes and expert insights reveal the complexities of healing and the ongoing fight against deep-rooted injustices.
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Ali's Decades-Old Abuse Report
- Ali reported her sexual abuse by the music teacher to police after decades of silence.
- Her story reveals the emotional challenge and need for justice survivors feel even many years later.
1980s Sexual Exploitation Law
- Canada's 1980s law made it illegal for authority figures to have sexual relations with underage people.
- This change introduced the sexual exploitation law protecting students under 18 from abuse by teachers.
Law Timing Blocks Ali's Case
- Ali's case didn't qualify under the sexual exploitation law because it was enacted after the abuse occurred.
- The police said her teacher's acts in 1987 were not illegal according to the timing of the law.