Beyond Bullying: Breaking The Cycle Of Shame, B... Review
Society frequently defaults to blaming the victim to make sense of a chaotic situation. Questions like "What were they wearing?" or "Why didn't they just fight back?" shift the responsibility away from the aggressor. Even the bully is often a product of blame—frequently someone who has been marginalized or shamed themselves, using aggression as a misguided shield. As long as we focus on pointing fingers rather than addressing the root causes of behavior, the cycle remains unbroken.
Shifting the focus to restorative justice, where the harm is acknowledged and repaired rather than just punished. Beyond Bullying: Breaking the Cycle of Shame, B...
Creating safe, anonymous, and supported channels for reporting and discussion. Society frequently defaults to blaming the victim to
