How To Academy Podcast Afua Hirsch In Conversation with Caroline Darian, Daughter of Dominique Pelicot
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Jun 30, 2025 
In a powerful conversation, Caroline Darian, daughter of infamous criminal Dominique Pelicot, shares her journey of resilience and activism. She confronts the duality of her upbringing, illuminating the trauma from her father's hidden crimes. Caroline speaks passionately about the overlooked crisis of chemical submission in sexual violence, advocating for cultural change. Joined by journalist Afua Hirsch, they explore the importance of storytelling, the complexities of healing, and the urgent need for accountability in a society that often turns a blind eye to abuse.
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Incest Silence and Legal Gaps
- Caroline’s abuse was not legally recognized as incest in France, highlighting societal silence.
- The taboo nature of incest obstructs victims from receiving justice and acknowledgment.
Naming Chemical Submission Matters
- Chemical submission uses common medicines as tools for sexual crimes without victims’ knowledge.
- Naming this crime raises awareness that it is a widespread public health and social issue.
Prescription Drugs as Weapons
- In France, most chemical submission cases use prescription drugs, not illicit party drugs.
- Perpetrators often exploit medicines like sleeping pills combined with alcohol to incapacitate victims.