E 148 American Nightmare: Why Aren't Victims Believed?

We have “The Qualified” back on pod this episode! Dr. Katie joins us to discuss the Netflix docuseries American Nightmare, which tells the true story of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn. This is a wild story where the truth is stranger than fiction. 

The police initially did not believe Aaron's report of Denise's kidnapping, leading to victim blaming and confirmation bias. Then they didn’t believe Denise when she returned and explained the story of her kidnapping. Why aren’t victims believed? We don’t solve that one, but have a few ideas. This is a difficult story with no real answers, but we are grateful for the police officer who solved this case and brought justice for Denise and Aaron.

We love you Warriors! 

Amy & Sarah

Takeaways

Confirmation bias can lead to victim blaming and a failure to believe victims' accounts of traumatic events.

Trauma can cause a variety of reactions, and there is no one 'correct' way for a victim to behave.

The impact of trauma and personality issues on behavior is complex and requires further study.

Denial and lack of information can contribute to a lack of understanding and empathy for victims.

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