12 min
Victim Blaming and Selective Compassion PA Centered
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In this episode, we discuss victim blaming, how this impacts survivors of sexual violence, and why people victim blame. We also discuss what selective compassion is and how this relates to the work we do with victims of sexual violence. We discuss how victim blaming and selective compassion are harmful and how we can do better.
To find a local rape crisis center in PA, call 1-888-772-7227 or visit https://pcar.org/help-pa/locations
Learn More:
Observer's reaction to the "innocent victim"
Sexual Assault and Victim Blaming
Implicit Bias Test from Harvard
Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Faith Centers Operating in Bad Faith
How ‘empathy gap’ among social workers can affect services for people of color
PCAR Website
In this episode, we discuss victim blaming, how this impacts survivors of sexual violence, and why people victim blame. We also discuss what selective compassion is and how this relates to the work we do with victims of sexual violence. We discuss how victim blaming and selective compassion are harmful and how we can do better.
To find a local rape crisis center in PA, call 1-888-772-7227 or visit https://pcar.org/help-pa/locations
Learn More:
Observer's reaction to the "innocent victim"
Sexual Assault and Victim Blaming
Implicit Bias Test from Harvard
Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Faith Centers Operating in Bad Faith
How ‘empathy gap’ among social workers can affect services for people of color
PCAR Website
12 min