Even though it’s not their fault
I think in those situations, a lot of [victims] blame themselves for the incident, even though it’s NOT their fault. [...] So, I feel like the victim would need support from their friends the most. Their friends should be very supportive and thoughtful. They have to be brave and ready to speak.
Recommendations
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Present learning materials in a way that is helpful to a friend supporting a victim/survivor.
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Ensure all sexual violence prevention and response education and training opportunities actively deconstruct victim-blaming, rape myths and gender norms. Ensure these sessions take an intersectional approach to understanding sexual violence and supporting victim/survivors.