¡°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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