Designed for a mature audience, focusing on the issue of rape and abuse, survival, and a means for overcoming any kind of life challenge. Intervention, hope, openness, and passion are key elements in the 45 minute long lecture followed by discussion and questions. (Flexible on time).
The following is a brief outline:
1) The History of Monika and the American Dream - Showing of the ESPN-produced documentary, “Breaking the Silence”: http://vimeo.com/40252515, followed by an introduction on the topic, of being young - making decisions and meeting life’s challenges.
2) Young Adult with Traumatic Experiences - About having life turned upside down and the aftermath - Rape trauma syndrome -symptoms and reactions.
3) The Road Towards Healing - How to find your back to a normal life - the importance of hope, love, friendship, and passion. It is possible to get back up; it is possible to smile again.
4) What Now? – Challenges, responsibility, and attitudes.
Discussion
What can we do to stand up against sexual assault?