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Sexual violence can hide in plain sight at music festivals, according to new study
The pressure to maintain an atmosphere of fun and escapism can make it harder for festival organizations to acknowledge and respond to harm, while frontline workers are left dealing with its consequences, a new study finds.
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The pressure to maintain an atmosphere of fun and escapism can make it harder for festival organizations to acknowledge and respond to harm, while frontline workers are left dealing with its consequences, a new study finds. Previous research into gender-based violence (GBV) at music festivals has largely focused on the experiences of audiences and the risks they face.
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