Mass.gov Apologizes for Sexual Assault Tweet

The director of Massachusetts' official state website apologized Thursday amid backlash prompted by a tweet that said "sexual assault is always avoidable." The tweet, which went out on Wednesday night and was deleted on Thursday morning, generated criticism from people who said it placed blame on sexual assault victims. The tweet was sent out as part of an effort to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month, NECN reported.

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