Why the First Response to Abuse Matters More Than You Think

THE FIRST RESPONSE MATTERS When a survivor finally says, “I’m being abused,” the response they receive can matter more than people realize. Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Christine Depre as we discuss how survivors are responded to by law enforcement, the courts, family, friends, advocates, and the people they turn to for help. Too often, the questions become: “Why didn’t you leave?” “Why did you go back?” “Why didn’t you report it sooner?” But those questions place the focus on the survivor instead of the abuse. We’ll talk about why unders… Video by YouTube channel.