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Survey shows 93% of sex-crime survivors want more done to stop victim-blaming

The Japan Times·No Author·6 months ago
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According to the survey results, around 60% of respondents said they felt “dissatisfied” or “uncomfortable” during questioning by police and prosecutors.

According to the survey results, around 60% of respondents said they felt “dissatisfied” or “uncomfortable” during questioning by police and prosecutors. | GETTY IMAGES

“Why didn’t you just run away?” “You must have been looking for men.”

Those targeted in sexual crimes in Japan continue to report being subjected to hurtful remarks like these during questioning by police and prosecutors.

In a recent survey of people who have experienced sexual violence, 93% of respondents said they wanted authorities to take steps to prevent “secondary victimization,” or victim-blaming, during investigations.

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