Do Victims of Bullying Have a Role to play?
A target doesn’t cause bullying, but they can behave in such a way that will make it stop.
A target doesn’t cause bullying, but they can behave in such a way that will make it stop.
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?
Every time I give a talk I’m asked whether I’m victim blaming by telling victims of bullying how to get their bully to stop. No. I’m not victim blaming. I’m …
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