Crystal | Featured on ABC's Betrayal: Secrets and Lies

About this episode

Crystal Harris shares her harrowing story of escaping domestic violence and challenging the institutions that failed her.

You can now watch Crystal’s story on TV!  Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC.  CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses domestic violence and sexual assault.   Crystal Harris escaped the man who terrorized her, and in the process, challenged the institutions that failed her.  If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at  betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and en Español. Call (800) 656-HOPE (4673) or Text HOPE to 64673. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Crystal Harris

Topics covered

• domestic violence
• sexual assault
• survivor story
• media representation
• institutional failure

Keywords

• domestic violence
• sexual assault
• survivor
• Betrayal
• ABC
• RAINN
• support hotline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC, RAINN, Betrayal Team, iHeartPodcasts, Glass Podcasts

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