成人快手

What does the future hold for young women survivors of grooming gangs?

Inspired by recent sensationalist headlines and political rows, seasoned dramatist Sarah Daniels looks at what is really going on for the young women in question. Dry humour laces through this powerful, uplifting drama about female solidarity and refusal to be silenced.

Rooted in conversations with professionals working in the field, the drama asks how survivors restart their lives, put on hold during the abuse. While some media and politicians dwell almost exclusively on the perpetrators and allocation of blame, the women who really matter are often overlooked. Just what is provided for their futures? Why isn鈥檛 society paying more attention to the resourcing and support that can help women move on beyond the trauma?

Sunny is living on the streets, self medicating with drink and dugs, after surviving a grooming gang. When Rose offers her a free place to stay in the hotel where she works, Sunny meets Eve, a fellow survivor who is determined to get back custody of her son, and Alia, a professional support worker whose own life has been marred by male violence. Rose, the woman who brought them all together, has her reasons for reaching out to help other women when society abandons them to fend for themselves. How can these four women help each other?

鈥淲hat would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open.鈥�
Muriel Rukeyser

If you鈥檝e been affected by sexual abuse or violence, details of help and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or you can call for free at any time to hear recorded information on 0800 077 077.

Cast:
Rose 鈥�.. Ashley McGuire
Eve 鈥�.. Lucy Speed
Sunny 鈥�.. Milly Blue
Alia 鈥�.. Shobna Gulati
Tom 鈥�.. Harley Viveash
Newark 鈥�.. Harry Myers

Gawhoddiad sung by Harry Myers and Harrison Knights, with thanks to Bettrys Jones.

Our grateful thanks to the programme consultants working in the field, and the young women survivors who have shared their stories publicly.

Writer : Sarah Daniels
Sound designer : Alisdair McGregor
Production manager : Darren Spruce
Speech assemble : Louis Blatherwick
Music director : Harrison Knights
Image : YanKi Darling
Executive producer : Chantal Herbert
Producer : Polly Thomas

A Thomas Carter Projects production for 成人快手 Radio 4

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