In reality, clothing choice is NOT a factor in sexual assault; it is an excuse used by the offender to justify violence and shift responsibility to the victim. Talking about the way a victim was dressed places the burden for the crime on the victim of the violence, rather than on the perpetrator of the violence where it rightfully belongs.
Please consider participating this month by initiating conversations with those around you and educating yourself through the resources at cedarville.edu/SpeakUp. Thank you for striving to show love for God and others and pursue integrity and excellence by encouraging one another to Speak Up.
