Responding to Victim Blaming

Examples of victim blaming statements: “Well, you should just leave him.” Or, “It’s her own fault for dressing that way.” How can people respond to these types of statements rationally and soundly, whether they come from a friend or family member, or a complete stranger on the Internet?

Victim Mentality

What is victim mentality? What does it to do a person? What limitations/benefits does it have? How can one get past the victim mentality?