Psychologist Discusses Menendez Brothers Resentencing
Today licensed psychologist, Dr. Patrice Berry shares her thoughts about the controversy with Netflix’s Monsters Series and the psychologist from the show, Dr. Oziel. Dr. Berry will discuss the reasons why male SA victims do not always come forward immediately, statistics related to SA, and the influence of family, power and entitlement. Dr. Berry will also share resources for survivors.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/menendez-brothers-long-awaited-resentencing-hearing-begin-tuesday/story?id=121706622
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/14/g-s1-66448/menendez-brothers-case-resentencing
National SA Hotline – 800.656.HOPE (4673)
The hotline provides emotional support, advice and crisis intervention and through local partnerships callers can receive immediate help in their community.
National SA Online Hotline – online.rainn.org
The online hotline provides support, advice, and crisis intervention through a secure instant-messaging format. For help in Spanish, visit rainn.org/es.
https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/sexual-violence/#info
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REFERENCES from Video and RESOURCES to go deeper:
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/what-happened-dr-oziel-current-status-menendez-brothers-therapist
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/monsters-ryan-murphy-interview
Court TV’s Menendez Brother’s Trial Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZatLcsuL4U&list=PLMD8umRLJkKzwa3pMCaNyk_5C6Y22F8xL
Stats & resources https://rainn.org/
Why they dont tell https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/why_dont_they_tell_teens_and_sexual_assault_disclosure.pdf
https://rainn.org/articles/sexual-assault-men-and-boys
Tools to find a licensed therapist:
www.psychologytoday.com
www.therapyforblackgirls.com
www.therapyforblackmen.org
Lists of multiple abuse/neglect/etc hotlines: http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/
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