“Thus, unless we actively seek out this information, it can remain below our radar. Or perhaps we conceal the truth because we want to protect our children from the harsh realities of gender-based violence. One could argue that protecting children in this way as a means of instilling in them a robust sense of security is an important aspect of early childhood development. But at some point, sticking to this story becomes counterproductive, for as long as we are taught that the world is a benign place for women, when harm comes to us the most reasonable conclusion to draw is that it is our fault.” TraumaVictimhoodGender Based Violence GbvVictimcultureSense Of Security Book:One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery Source: One Hour in Paris: A True Story of Rape and Recovery