Many abuse-prevention materials are reproducing the problem. They’re making the abuse invisible, they're reducing the responsibility of the offender, shifting blame to the victim, and minimizing the harm done by interpersonal violence.
To watch the masterclass, go to https://vimeo.com/304100792 It will open in this tab. I can't get it to open in a new tab. In the masterclass, Linda Coates gives detailed examples of how language is used to conceal abuse, obfuscate the perpetrator's responsibility, conceal victims' resistance, and blame and pathologise victims. The examples she gives… Continue reading Language and Violence Masterclass by Dr Linda Coates