Ending victim blaming: Shifting the story from guilt to justice | Sarah Williams | TEDxSydney Youth

Acknowledgment of the traditional owners of the country and the impact of domestic violence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Highlighting victim blaming statements and their violation of human dignity, autonomy, and the need for society to support victim survivors.

Discussing the reality of abuse reporting in Australia and the culture of impunity and silence surrounding it.

Emphasizing the need to confront harmful myths about abuse reporting and support victim survivors.

Introduction to the organization fighting to end sexual violence and their campaigns and initiatives.

Sharing personal experiences of victim blaming and the impact on victims, and the importance of giving a voice to survivors.

Providing examples of victim blaming scenarios and the prevalence of victim blaming in society.

Explaining the causes of victim blaming stemming from myths, desire to distance from crimes, and the importance of feeling safe and protected.

Discussing how victim blaming can prolong healing, perpetuate rape culture, and shift focus away from perpetrators.

Strategies to end victim blaming, including addressing harmful myths, changing attitudes, providing trauma-informed training, and promoting education.

The importance of shifting the culture from blaming victims to holding perpetrators accountable and supporting victim survivors.

Visualizing a society where victim survivors are believed, supported, and not blamed, and urging the challenge of biases to make this a reality.