S2, Ep10: Victim Blaming, Myths & Facts

In this weeks episode, Michelle, shares the harmful victim blaming that sadly still exists in our society surrounding domestic and sexual assault.  Michelle shares:Statistics for numbers of reported crimes in the UK and Northern IrelandThe barriers that exist in our criminal justice systemThe myths and victim blaming culture for those who've been subjected to assaults What happens in our nervous system when we are assaulted Why consent is much more than words Why we need to continue having these hard conversationsWhy the blame, shame and responsibility needs to be firmly with the person who has committed the crimeIf you've been affected by domestic or sexual assault, here are  some organisations that can help support you:https://www.womensaidni.org - 0808 802 1414https://rapecrisisni.org.uk - 0800 0246 991https://nexusni.org - 0808 802 1414https://www.victimfocus.com Support the showThanks for listening!Follow me on Facebook or Instagram.If you'd like to explore how my Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy can support you, please get in touch to book a free consultation.Registration has now opened for our trauma-informed Certified Laughter Yoga Leader training in March. Click here to learn more and register. Warmly,Michelle xx