Law & Order SVU: Helpful or Harmful?

iv_miranda_d wrote:
I can imagine that it may be traumatizing for someone to watch where the episode has similarities to their own trauma. As for acting as a deterrent - I don't think so. Until I saw this questions I wouldn't have even considered the effect a show like this would have on sexxual abuse/assault victims - I think that is serves to desensitize the population to a certain extent.

Hi Miranda,

Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.

You bring up a great point about desensitization.