Much like through the pandemic when many artists had been being outed for sexual assault, this week has seen many extra come to gentle following the accusation of Mize.
Yesterday, the Atlanta-based producer launched a prolonged assertion addressing not solely the preliminary accusation that started this reckoning, but additionally responding to an previous Reddit publish accusing him of giving one other lady a black eye. He additionally offered “evidence” supporting his facet.
— MIZE (@mizedub) October 19, 2022
Evidence: https://t.co/SbYySrbMba
— MIZE (@mizedub) October 19, 2022
In the hours since, extra tales of sexual assault from numerous DJs have come to gentle, together with Blunts & Blondes, Vibe Emissions, and Dalek One.
In regards to the allegations made towards me: pic.twitter.com/HRdqmunMUG
— BLUNTS & BLONDES ➡️ STORY OF A STONER TOUR (@bluntsnblondes) October 19, 2022
this you dude ? https://t.co/YwLG4Trpgd pic.twitter.com/lDdFdjtZKV
— ✧･ﾟ: *✧ 𝖍𝖊𝖝𝖝 ✧*:･ﾟ✧ (@hexxdubz) October 19, 2022
TDLR; This is my story about being molested by Vibe Emissions. pic.twitter.com/hCxajzjQhH
— Parys Simms (@parysimms23) October 19, 2022
Dalek One is just not a secure man to be round. My dms are open to anybody who has been affected by him or anybody else, you aren’t alone. pic.twitter.com/M0sCM75vbM
— kiana 🧚🏼♀️ (@marijkiana) October 20, 2022
Other accusations have additionally come out surrounding Wa$ted Presents in Southern California, Angelic Roots, SOMA Entertainment, and others.
In the times, weeks, months, or years after experiencing sexual assault, it may be extraordinarily troublesome to return to phrases with what occurred or to even understand what was skilled was sexual assault.
Various causes can stop somebody from instantly reporting the incident to authorities. According to statistics offered by Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), of the sexual violence crimes not reported to police from 2005-2010, the sufferer gave the next causes for not reporting:
- 20% feared retaliation
- 13% believed the police wouldn’t do something to assist
- 13% believed it was a private matter
- 8% reported to a special official
- 8% believed it was not essential sufficient to report
- 7% didn’t wish to get the perpetrator in bother
- 2% believed the police couldn’t do something to assist
- 30% gave another excuse, or didn’t cite one purpose
Out of each 1,000 sexual assaults, solely about 31% are ever reported to police and solely about 16% of these ever result in arrest. When you add an influence dynamic to the combo, as within the case of a performing DJ/producer and a fan or workers employee, the variety of reported instances seems even decrease.
When girls are capable of stand collectively relating to their experiences, it empowers others to inform their very own tales. But the onus shouldn’t be solely on girls to carry perpetrators accountable for his or her actions. Men and people of their buddy teams should additionally make an effort to inform their friends what they’re doing is mistaken, and to name out problematic actions in the event that they see them.
If you might want to communicate to somebody about your individual expertise, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is offered 24 hours a day at 1-800-656-4673. You also can communicate with a consultant on-line.
Four4Consent additionally provides assets particularly for incidents relating to nightlife and leisure. If you’re a survivor of violence, and/or harassment or trafficking and are wishing to contact our group for assist, assets, referrals, or processing, please electronic mail [email protected] to be arrange with a Nationally Credentialed advocate