Judge recommends book on victim-blaming while sentencing Ryan De Souza to prison for family violence

Open Justice multimedia journalist, Nelson-Marlborough·NZ Herald·8 Oct, 2026 01:29 AM4 mins to read‌In a spate of offending last year, Ryan De Souza choked, struck, slapped and kicked the victim in the head before choking her again. Photo / 123rfWARNING: This story deals with family violence and may be upsetting to some readers.A judge has suggested a man jailed for “serious family violence” should try reading a book to gain some insight into his victim-blaming behaviour. Judge Barbara Morris told Ryan De Souza in the on Tuesday that the Australian book, Look What You Made Me Do, might help him.