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One of the survivors in Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town explains the precarious position that victims of rape face:

“She was aware that if Beau Donaldson was charged with raping her, she would face scathing criticism from Griz fans. She understood that if the case went to trial, Donaldson’s attorneys would attempt to destroy her reputation. But she also knew that if she didn’t report Donaldson, he might rape other women.� (34)

Do you think it is understandable or fair for this survivor to feel a sense of responsibility toward “protecting� future victims?

Why do you think athletes who commit crimes of violence against women are so strongly defended by their fans, some of whom are women?

In what ways do you think we as a society can help to shift the burden of shame and condemnation from the victim to the perpetrator? What type of measures do you think it would take for rapists to reform their views and behavior toward women?