Discussion Guide – VICTIM/SUSPECT documentary – Young women tell the police they’ve been sexually assaulted, but instead of finding justice, they’re charged with the crime of making a false report.

Thematic Discussion Questions: Covers sexual assault, policing, journalism, trauma, and victim-blaming.

Myth-Busting: Clarifies common rape myths and how they distort public and institutional responses.

Educational Resources: Includes links to survivor toolkits, legal rights, and trauma-informed support networks.

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When Victims Become Suspects

Developed for screenings of the documentary Victim/Suspect and conversations that follow, our discussion guide equips audiences with tools to confront the troubling reality of sexual assault survivors being criminalized after reporting. Featuring thematic questions, background on rape myths, and strategies for trauma-informed conversation, it’s designed to foster honest dialogue, challenge harmful biases, and support systemic change in policing, journalism, and advocacy.

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