By Gary A. Johnson – Publisher (Black Men In America.com)
Updated October 27, 2024

Mildred Muhammad took time to be interviewed by Moderator Gary Johnson and Thought Brothers hosts Bill Spivey, Carlos Prillman and Christopher C.J. Johnson to talk about domestic violence and abuse. The focus of the interview was preventing domestic violence and abuse and the intricacies of innocent and well-meaning behavior that blames and jeopardizes the safety of victims of domestic violence, more commonly known as “victim blaming.”
Victim blaming occurs when the community blames the victim for the behavior of the abuser. Abusers are co-workers, family members, friends and people in leadership positions.
When a victim, regardless of the gender, speaks up, their life is in danger! Not just from the abuser, but from those associated with the abuser. For example, family, friends and colleagues will try to convince the victim that the abuser is not a bad person! They will try to encourage the victim to give the abuser another chance. They will make excuses for the abuser. They will use scare tactics to force the victim to change their story. They will remind the victim of all the accomplishments the abuser has achieved and explain how these abusive “allegations” will ruin their life.
They will run to the abuser to get them to change for the sake of all involved. They won’t ask the victim, “How can I help?” They won’t ask the victim, “Are you okay?” They won’t encourage the victim to contact the domestic violence hotline. They won’t say, “if you need help, just let me know.” They won’t help the victim.
Remember, when you “take up for” or defend the abuser, you automatically take the side of the abuser and you put the life of the victim in danger!
Check out our exclusive interview and mini-town hall to learn more.
Mildred Muhammad, an Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, International Expert Speaker for the US Dept. of State, Certified Consultant with the US Dept. of Justice/Office for Victims of Crime, CNN Contributor, BNC Contributor, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Certified Domestic Violence Advocate, Advisory Board Member & Public Speaking Instructor for The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Advocacy Network’s Advisor, Best-Selling Author, Former Internet TV Talk Show Host, Trainer & Educator as well as a Certified Professional/Personal Development Consultant. As the ex-wife of the DC Sniper, Mildred travels and speaks on a global platform to discuss her life of terror, abuse, and heartache, all while promoting Domestic Abuse/Violence Awareness and Prevention.


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