Commonly used defense tactic strongly correlates with acceptance of rape myths studyThe study reveals a link between Darvo defensive tactics and increased acceptance of sexual harassment and rape myths.Darvo defense tactics reflect and perpetuate societal victim-blaming and reduced accountability.
Sexual violence victims face misogynistic rape myths in court, report findsThe court process re-traumatizes sexual violence victims, exposing them to stigma and misconceptions while delaying justice often for years.
Three-quarters of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in courtThe court process for sexual violence survivors often re-traumatizes them and promotes harmful rape myths.
Sexual violence victims face misogynistic rape myths in court, report findsThe court process re-traumatizes sexual violence victims, exposing them to stigma and misconceptions while delaying justice often for years.
Three-quarters of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in courtThe court process for sexual violence survivors often re-traumatizes them and promotes harmful rape myths.