I've been considering why people are hesitant to believe reports of abuse. Not just that. I'm considering the responses even when they DO believe it. There is a tendency to blame the targets / victims and I have wondered why that is. And here's something that's been a slight comfort to me. It's not just… Continue reading Victim blaming — what should we do about it?
Author: Ellie
‘Hurting People Hurt People’
How often is that one is thrown at targets of abuse? Once a target has mustered the courage to share the truth of what's happening, people are reluctant to believe that the problems are serious. There are many reasons for this. But in an effort to minimize the danger, the target's advisers often tell her… Continue reading ‘Hurting People Hurt People’
