Victim blaming

Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime or wrongful act is held entirely or partially responsible for the harm that befell them. This phenomenon is common in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other forms of abuse, often manifesting through questioning the victim's actions, behavior, or choices. Victim blaming can have severe psychological effects on the victim, including feelings of shame, guilt, and isolation, and can discourage other victims from coming forward and seeking help.

Victim blaming was discovered on October 12th 2022 and it currently has a search volume of 22.2K with a growth of +35%.