Knowledge

is half the battle:removing stigma about assault

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

Of Monsters and Men

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

Greatly reducing reported assault.

Reports to Law Enforcement:

We Must Remove Stigma

To Learn

Perpetrators Relationship to Victims

Stranger / Un-known to the Victim

Romantic Partner

Friend or Ac-quaintance

Relative

To Understand

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.