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On Sept. 23, a New York federal court sentenced disgraced movie executive Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of Miriam Haley. Ideally, this would be the conclusion of the nearly decade-long saga that sparked a nationwide reckoning on sexual violence. And in some ways, it is.

Weinstein was already serving a 16-year sentence in California for rape. He may well spend the rest of his life behind bars. But as some move to celebrate, something Haley said in her victim impact statement is ringing through my head.

"Making the decision to speak up will have me looking over my shoulder for years to come," the former production assistant said. "It's a life sentence for me."

A life sentence. That is what Haley, and more than 100 other women who have accused the mogul of sexual misconduct or violence, are now living with. The sentencing may be justice to some survivors, but there is no solution that the legal system can provide that will erase the pain of sexual violence for everyone who accused Weinstein, nor does this sentencing prevent future abuse.

That is why we must move toward a new approach:........

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