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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

  • Present learning materials in a way that is helpful to a friend supporting a victim/survivor.

  • 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.