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End Victim-Blaming: Words from us to you

Updated: Oct 17, 2024

What would you say to someone who goes to you for advice on domestic violence or sexual assault (DV/SA)? DV/SA is a difficult subject to talk about and if not careful, may even lead to victim-blaming. Victim-blaming is when victims/survivors of DV/SA are shamed into believing they are partially or fully at fault for what happened to them. This is all too common of an occurrence for those who share their trauma with others.  For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, WISE board and staff are sharing words of support we would say to those who disclose DV/SA with us. We hope that this discourages victim-blaming behaviors and encourages victims/survivors to seek help.


Let's do better to promote these brave conversations.


Domestic Violence Awareness Month was first observed in October 1981 as a way to bring awareness, education, and unity in the efforts to end domestic violence. It continues to be observed across the nation every October.


DV/SA Resources:

Day One Services (statewide call center)

Pillsbury United Communities

Rehab Spot


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WISE has many generous funders and donors that support our work. Some of our work is supported by Grant Number 90EV0586-01-00 from the Family Violence Protection and Services within the Administration for Children and Families Program, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Family Violence Protection and Services Program.

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