The Steve Wilkos Show Season 12 Episode 90 Sexual Assault... Why Didn't You Believe Me?
- March 25, 2019
In The Steve Wilkos Show season 12 episode 90, titled "Sexual Assault... Why Didn't You Believe Me?" Steve takes on yet another heart-wrenching case involving a victim of sexual assault, who is seeking the help of Steve and his team to bring her perpetrator to justice. The episode explores the emotional and psychological toll that sexual assault has on its victims, especially when their claims are not taken seriously or believed by those they turn to for help.
The victim in this episode is a young woman who was sexually assaulted by a family member, and despite reporting the crime to the police and seeking medical attention, she was not believed. Her relationship with her family has been severely damaged, and she has been left feeling isolated and alone in her struggle for justice. Steve and his team work with the victim to uncover the truth about the assault and to rally support for her cause.
The episode also addresses the larger societal issue of the failure to believe victims of sexual assault and the impact of this on a victim's recovery and ability to heal. Through interviews with other victims and experts in the field, the show highlights the damaging effects of victim-blaming, shaming, and disbelief in the aftermath of sexual assault.
Steve also speaks with the accused perpetrator in this episode, who denies any wrongdoing and claims that the victim's allegations are false. The episode is a powerful reminder of the complex nature of sexual assault cases and the importance of proper investigation, victim support, and belief in the survivor.
Overall, "Sexual Assault... Why Didn't You Believe Me?" is a poignant and important episode that sheds light on the devastating impact of sexual assault on victims and the need for society to take these crimes seriously and support survivors in their journey towards justice and healing.