Diddy and Baby Oil - How Halloween Costumes Can Harm Victims of Abuse with Dr. Danielle Graddick, PsyD

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Diddy and baby oil. Rhianna and Chris Brown. These are just some of the many costumes people wear for Halloween that minimize or glorify sexual assault and domestic violence. But what motivates a person to dress as a victim of abuse or a person who has caused harm in their relationship? Psychologist and JBWS board member, Dr. Danielle Graddick joins this episode of Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse to explore why people dress as victims of violence and the effect it has on people experiencing abuse. Dr. Graddick touches upon a person's need to be seen, explores why these costumes typically depict violence against women, the anonymity associated with dressing up, and why people are reluctant to believe that their costume could actually cause harm to victims of abuse. Content:(0:00) Introduction(2:12) Why Do People Dress In Offensive Costumes? (5:16) Why Do People Dress Up As Victims of Domestic Violence? (8:27) Can Costumes Be Harmful? (12:27) The Role of Patriarchy (15:52) Dark Humor and Gen Z(20:47) What If You Have Worn An Offensive Costume?(22:40) Diddy and Baby Oil(30:06) About JBWS & ResourcesResources: If you are in an unhealthy relationship and living or working in Morris County, New Jersey JBWS can help call our 24-Hour Helpline at 1.877.782.2873 or visit ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠jbws.org/services⁠⁠⁠⁠If you notice controlling or unhealthy behaviors in yourself, JBWS can help. Call 973.539.7801 or visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠jbws.org/jcnv⁠⁠⁠If you don't live or work in Morris County, NJ please call 800.799.SAFE (7233)Unsilenced: Real Conversations About Abuse is produced by JBWS, a domestic violence agency serving Morris County, New Jersey. If you're interested in learning more about JBWS, please visit⁠⁠ jbws.org Intro and outro music donated by Billy Morris