When sexual assault victims speak out, their institutions often betray them
- Written by Jennifer J. Freyd, Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon
Institutional betrayal can lead to real psychological and physical harm.Aimorn1992/shutterstock.com
A 27-year-old medical resident in general surgery is sexually harassed by two men – the chief resident and a staff physician at the hospital. She feels trapped. When one of the men’s actions escalates to assault, she struggles to find the...
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