A new report reveals that sexual misconduct in Congress is not a series of isolated incidents, but a pattern shaped by power, access, and institutional protection. This blog explores what happens after allegations surface and why systems often remain unchanged while survivors carry the consequences.

For many people, safety is not a choice—it is a constant calculation. This article explores how the burden of preventing violence is often placed on those most impacted, and why real prevention requires shifting responsibility away from individuals and toward the behaviors, systems, and norms that allow harm to continue.