...it's working as designed. And it was never designed for survivors of sexual assault. Instead, victims are treated like guilty parties. Their clothes, drinking, memory - their entire history go on trial. They become the defendants, called upon to provide evidence for the prosecution and to act as witnesses to the crimes committed against them. So, what would a system that centers survivors actually look like?
...it's working as designed. And it was never designed for survivors of sexual assault. Instead, victims are treated like guilty parties. Their clothes, drinking, memory - their entire history go on trial. They become the defendants, called upon to provide evidence for the prosecution and to act as witnesses to the crimes committed against them. So, what would a system that centers survivors actually look like?
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SA Survivor Resource Document - This document contains Canadian, U.S, and global sources to find guidance, information, and aid for survivors of sexual assault. Detailed descriptions of each resource within the document.
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