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Knowledge is half the battle: removing stigma about assault

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Page 1: Knowledge: Half the Battle

Knowledge

is half the battle:removing stigma about assault

Page 2: Knowledge: Half the Battle

Of Monsters and Men

We demonize criminals & victims: Creates psychological

distance “I’d never do what she

did.” “It would never happen to

me.” Creates reassurance, not

solution

Page 3: Knowledge: Half the Battle

Of Monsters and Men

But the problem surrounds us: Friends and family Romantic Partners Men and Women

Greatly reducing reported assault.

Page 4: Knowledge: Half the Battle

Reports to Law Enforcement:

Page 5: Knowledge: Half the Battle

We Must Remove Stigma

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To Learn

Perpetrators Relationship to Victims

Stranger / Un-known to the Victim

Romantic Partner

Friend or Ac-quaintance

Relative

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To Understand

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To Reach Solutions

The more educated we are: The more we understand

survivors. The more we believe survivors. The more we trust survivors. The more justice for survivors.

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