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In reply to the discussion: Elizabeth Smart: Abstinence Education Teaches Rape Victims They’re Worthless, Dirty, And Filthy [View all]matt819
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I'd still be interested to know her political leaning.
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Elizabeth Smart: Abstinence Education Teaches Rape Victims They’re Worthless, Dirty, And Filthy [View all]
DonViejo
May 2013
OP
Wow. Who better than Elizabeth Smart to speak out for girls and women everywhere?
pnwmom
May 2013
#2
I would say that the more important part of being raped is how it is treated..both
angstlessk
May 2013
#9
Sexual Assault Survivors Support group? Here on DU? Can you share the link, please?
Melinda
May 2013
#39
I think because I was so withdrawn afterward that the doctor said I was hopeless
angstlessk
May 2013
#23
did elizabeth reject religion ? abstinence is pushed by certain people but not everyone
JI7
May 2013
#41
But you rape victims are worthless, dirty and flithy. . .if you weren't, men wouldn't rape you
Nanjing to Seoul
May 2013
#37
I wondeer if her parents views are still the same as before the rape???? n/t
patricia92243
May 2013
#38
Thank you for your courage, Elizabeth. By speaking out you will help more rape victims
mountain grammy
May 2013
#48
That's because abstinence education isn't scientifically designed for human health and sexuality.
AtheistCrusader
May 2013
#60