: The 2015 “Kony 2012” follow-up used a survivor’s graphic abduction story without her ongoing consent, leading to public distress and legal action.
While survivor stories are potent weapons for change, they are not tools to be wielded carelessly. Advocacy groups face a constant ethical tension: the desire to shock the public into action versus the duty to protect the storyteller. : The 2015 “Kony 2012” follow-up used a
Another campaign that has made a significant impact is the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which takes place every October. The campaign aims to raise awareness about domestic violence, to provide resources for survivors, and to promote a culture of prevention. Another campaign that has made a significant impact
Unfortunately, as have risen in prominence, so has a backlash. We live in an era of "trauma credibility," where survivors often feel they must disclose their worst moments to be believed. Furthermore, bad actors have emerged who fabricate stories for fame or financial gain, leading to a "cultural credibility crisis." We live in an era of "trauma credibility,"
: The 2015 “Kony 2012” follow-up used a survivor’s graphic abduction story without her ongoing consent, leading to public distress and legal action.
While survivor stories are potent weapons for change, they are not tools to be wielded carelessly. Advocacy groups face a constant ethical tension: the desire to shock the public into action versus the duty to protect the storyteller.
Another campaign that has made a significant impact is the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which takes place every October. The campaign aims to raise awareness about domestic violence, to provide resources for survivors, and to promote a culture of prevention.
Unfortunately, as have risen in prominence, so has a backlash. We live in an era of "trauma credibility," where survivors often feel they must disclose their worst moments to be believed. Furthermore, bad actors have emerged who fabricate stories for fame or financial gain, leading to a "cultural credibility crisis."