TRIGGERnometry Grooming Gang Survivor Tells Her Story
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Jul 27, 2025 
Maggie Oliver, a former detective who blew the whistle on grooming gangs, joins Jade, a survivor of these harrowing experiences. They delve into Jade's journey, highlighting the manipulation she faced from a young age. The conversation exposes the shocking failures of social systems meant to protect vulnerable children. They discuss the silence surrounding this crisis and the deep-seated complicity of authority figures. Maggie emphasizes the need for systemic change and the role of her foundation in supporting victims and advocating for justice.
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Jade's Grooming Experience
- Jade was groomed starting at age 14 with love bombing, alcohol, and parties to gain trust.
- The abuse escalated as she was coerced into sexual acts by multiple abusers who threatened and beat her for resistance.
Child Protection Failures
- Being on a child protection register should protect vulnerable children but often fails.
- Authorities knew about Jade's abuse but neglected to protect or act on it, showing systemic failure.
Victim Criminalized by System
- Jade was arrested and put on the sex offenders register alongside her abusers when she turned 16.
- She served 14 months in a youth offenders institution, enduring violence and stigma despite being a victim.