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Superhero Therapy Podcast Ep. 2: Psychology of Jessica Jones & The Killgrave Effect

ST Podcast Ep. 2: Jessica Jones and the Killgrave Effect

The psychology of Jessica Jones is heavily rooted in the trauma caused by The Purple Man (Zebadiah Killgrave).  In this episode, Dr. Scarlet explains how The Killgrave Effect’s impact on sexual assault is very real in today’s world.  In fact, a perfect example is present in one of today’s most talked about news stories.  Find out what it all means and how victims and their friends can become heroes.

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The Kilgrave Effect: Why people don’t report their rapists

*Parts of this post previously appeared on the Legion of Leia

Jessica Jones, a popular Marvel superhero is known not only for her physical strength but also for her psychological resilience. Years after she gains her superpowers, Jessica is psychologically manipulated by an evil villain, Kilgrave (A.K.A. Purple Man). Kilgrave uses his influence over Jessica to force her into a sexual relationship with him, as well as to force her to do things she normally would not do. Continue reading The Kilgrave Effect: Why people don’t report their rapists