Understanding Victim Behavior: Why Smiling After Trauma Doesn't Mean It's a Lie
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Understanding Victim Behavior: Why Smiling After Trauma Doesn’t Mean It’s a Lie

Question from a reader:
Regarding Masahiro Nakai, I find it very puzzling to see the actions of the victim being criticized online. For example, it seems that people are questioning whether “sexual violence really happened” because she went to work the day after the incident, ate cake, mentioned on the radio that she had a boyfriend, and posted smiling photos. However,

Understanding the Impact of Sexual Assault Settlements: Supporting Victims and Their Voices
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Understanding the Impact of Sexual Assault Settlements: Supporting Victims and Their Voices

Reflecting on Sexual Assault and Settlement Discussions

Recently, I have been feeling a deep sense of unease as I observe the discussions surrounding Watanabe Nagisa’s case. Every time I come across opinions suggesting, “If you settled, then don’t speak out,” I can’t help but think about how I would feel if someone I cared about were in a similar situation.