Victim Blaming and Selective Compassion

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