Zurc

Deviants

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Zurc and Danny open up about their personal experiences with sexual abuse and discuss the importance of primary prevention. Zurc and Danny tackle heavy topics such as childhood trauma, sex trafficking, and the failures of current systems to provide adequate support. Offering candid insights, the hosts explore how childhood abuse can shape one's life and the necessity for preventative measures before law enforcement involvement. They emphasize the marginalization of male victims and the need for compassionate, proactive approaches to protect vulnerable youths. Tune in for thoughtful discussions...

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Zurc

Episodes

Perverse Incentives or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Internet Part 2 27.10.2025 29:43

Send us a text! Let us know what you think! In this episode of 'Deviants' with Danny and Zurc, the hosts discuss the contrasting approaches to policing in the UK and US. They delve into Bonnie Burkhart's book 'Manufacturing Criminals,' which criticizes the US for incentivizing arrests over crime prevention through organizations like the ICAC Task Force. The episode highlig...

Perverse Incentives or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Internet Part 1 19.10.2025 29:18

Send us a text! Let us know what you think! This episode of 'Deviants' dives into the controversial and complex realm of sexual offense investigations and decoy operations in the US and UK. Hosts Zurc and Danny break down the legal intricacies of entrapment, revealing stark differences in how these cases are handled across the Atlantic. They argue that while the US invests billions in st...

Primary Prevention Part 3: From Silence to Support 29.08.2025 20:02

Send us a text! Let us know what you think! In this third installment of our primary prevention series Danny shares his experience on forums for those attracted to children and emphasizes the importance of supportive communities that encourage pro-social behavior and connect people with resources to learn what boundaries are important for their specific situation. We then discuss the need for earl...

Primary Prevention Part 2: Breaking the Silence 22.08.2025 17:03

Send us a text! Let us know what you think! In Episode 3 of Deviants, we delve into the critical topic of primary prevention with a focus on boundaries, the role of supportive communities, and methods for child safety. Danny shares personal experiences that highlight the struggles of keeping secrets and the importance of reaching out for help. We also remember Alan Kramer and his impactful advice...

Primary Prevention Part 1: Untold Histories 12.08.2025 23:04

Send us a text! Let us know what you think! In the second episode of 'Deviants', the hosts embark on a three-part series focused on the primary prevention of sexual abuse. They examine Shakespearean times, comparing historical child exploitation to present-day challenges. The discussion highlights how primary prevention involves creating safe, supportive communities for at-risk individua...

Deviants: The First Episode 24.07.2025 29:08

Send us a text! Let us know what you think! In the inaugural episode of 'Deviants,' hosts Zurc and Danny delve into their personal experiences and the societal complexities surrounding child sexual abuse prevention. Zurc, a survivor of sex trafficking and Danny, who faced his own struggles with de-stigmatizing atypical sexual interests, emphasize the critical need for primary prevention...