Cori Bush Displays Poster Showing How People Can Avoid Committing Sexual Assault

Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) carried a poster with her to the House floor, explaining how sexual assault can be prevented.

“We’re tired of victim blaming. We’re tired of being told that if we had just done this or done that, it wouldn’t have happened to us. We’re tired of being told to feel guilty about what we wore or what we said,” Bush explained on Tuesday.

She went on to discuss “tips” for how to prevent sexual violence.

“If you’re thinking about putting drugs in someone’s drink, don’t. If you can’t keep yourself from committing sexual assault, always have a trusted friend by your side to stop you from committing sexual assault. If you encounter someone who is drunk, unconscious or asleep, do not commit sexual assault against that person,” Bush said.

She added, “If you see someone walking by themselves, just leave them alone. If you’re worried about committing sexual assault, make sure you wear something that will remind you not to — like a sign or a sticker. If you think you might commit sexual assault, always carry a whistle. When you find yourself about to commit sexual assault, blow the whistle until someone else stops you.”

Bush stood next to her poster, titled, “6 Tips To Not Commit Sexual Assault From A Survivor.”

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In a message to survivors of sexual violence, Bush said, “Know that no matter how hard the media or your peers or your family or others try to make you feel that what happened to you was your fault. It was not.”

Bush also tweeted, “Believe survivors.”