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I work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. I understand how domestic violence victims are robbed of any control over thier lives by their abusers. They are truly victims. Many are too afraid or too dependent on thier abuser, along with many other reasons, are unable to leave the relationship. Sexual assault victims are violated by attacking thier most private and intimate body parts. When confronted with an imminent sexual assault, the victim does what they need to do to keep themselves from being badly injured or killed. Everyone responds differently to fear. To victim blame in either of these situations in totally ignorant. How could any educated person believe the content of this article. It makes me physically ill to believe Ms. Bergelson and Ms. Hurd think victims are to blame, especially since 70% of reported sexual assaults are commited by someone the victim knew.