Elite | Model Journal | 1994
Within weeks of joining the agency the harassment by the boss, #GeraldMarie began. It continued across a three year period. While Marie did not manage to rape me like many of the younger models that he trapped in his home and abused- the conditions I was meant to work under made it really depressing and stressful -to be assaulted by your boss and having to fight him off. I can’t imagine how many years of trauma healing is needed being a teenager or young adult who was caused a lot more harm than me. I know it took decades for me to really process everything that happened to me.
The statute of limitations both in the US and France benefits the abuser, rather than respecting the science of trauma.
That’s why we are calling for an end to the statute of limitations for sexual abuse survivors.
We are calling on modeling and fashion corps to sign on to The Respect Program.
I’m one of many in the modeling industry to have dealt with this.
Women in many sectors deal with abuse, as do males. Enough is enough.
The Modeling industry is largely unregulated. That affords predators to control the careers of minors and young adults. It’s time the top brass- the ones that have been consistently employing abusers- step down. Models and bookers, it’s time to demand your agency sign on to The Respect Program. Organize with us to help force change at your agency. Everyone should be entitled to work without the physical, mental and financial harassment or abuse by bosses. If your agency refuses to be held accountable for their practices by signing onto The Respect Program, leave them.
Oh! and a shout out to @juliahaart, who claims she’s the new force to be reckoned with in regards to abusers in the industry. Still waiting for you to prove that. #makesyouwonder🤔 #alltalknoaction #time4RESPECT.
#womensupportingwomen #sextraffickingawareness #geraldmarie #elitemodels #ouimanagement #modelingindustry #lesaamoore
