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?

Who’s Responsible?

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 …

Breaking Bullying’s Vicious Cycle

In the – this doesn’t surprise anyone news – it turns out that being bullied makes you more susceptible to further bullying. It’s like bullies groom their victims to be …