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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Okay, then several (many?) of you think it's victim blaming to teach the importance of safety precautions and want to talk away every attempt to explain why it's needed. As someone who works in a very large school system, I know the merits of our program. It's also taught by a number of women who have experienced violence, abuse, and rape. They think it's extremely important.[/quote]

I'm the one who wrote "there would be no rapists if women took better care of themselves."

I agree that women and girls should be aware and learn to protect themselves.  BUT - and it's such an important but - as one poster astutely pointed out, that should be a separate conversation.  It's infuriating to read people continually dragging this case back to the realm of the victim's actions, forethought, intelligence, or preparation for the assault she endured.

I almost feel like the training and education your school system provides should include its own section on the assault of public opinion to prepare them for the additional trauma of reporting what happens. If a guy puts a knife to your throat and rips off your clothes, you might have a shot at getting justice. But if he waits until you're passed out...well, good luck with that. [/quote]

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