Myth 13.

Myth

“When a victim comes out about domestic violence, they are always supported.”

Fact

According to a study, 75% of survivors that spoke out against their perpetrators in the workplace faced some form of retaliation.

Many of the women who have come forward over the last several months say they've suffered devastating repercussions as a direct result of the abuse. Some have lost jobs and promotions; others have changed their entire career trajectory in an attempt to mitigate the possibility of another assault.

Their stories point to a troubling pattern for survivors who speak out of against workplace mistreatment — according to one study, 75% face some form of retaliation.