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The article focuses on the global response to the Jeffrey Epstein case, emphasizing that framing Epstein solely as a "monster" obscures the systemic nature of sexual and gender-based violence. It argues that Epstein’s abuse was enabled by entrenched power structures that normalize male entitlement and silence survivors, making such violence a widespread societal issue rather than an isolated incident. The piece highlights evidence-based prevention strategies, such as education on consent and gender equality, and calls for sustained political will, accountability, and cultural change to dismantle the conditions that allow abuse to persist. It stresses that addressing sexual violence requires collective action across institutions and sectors, centering survivors and engaging men as accountable participants. [Extracted from the article]