TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual violence, suicide, and child abuse. Listener’s discretion is advised. 

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Alejandra and Hannah discusses the impact victim blaming has on survivors. They will share survivors’ stories of sexual assault and the unfortunate role of victim blaming in the responses from people survivors’ confided in. 

If you are a survivor seeking help please call our 24/7 hotline at 1-866-627-4747. You can also reach out to the national sexual assault hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If it is an emergency please call 911. 

Sources:

• Definition of victim blaming according to the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton 

• U.S. Department of Justice’s 2018 Crime Victimization Report

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s statistics about sexual violence

• Denim Day

• Peace Over Violence

• What I was wearing by Dr. Mary Simmerling

• Dr. Mary Simmerling’s story 

• What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Installation