Here's a few facts and a innovative way to have an candid talk about how commmon situations can lead to sexual assault.
Did you know?
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Most rape victims know their rapist.
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Teens and young adults experience sexual assault
at higher rates than the general population.
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Alcohol is the most common ‘date rape drug’.
Teens- parents... Here’s a movie you can watch together to start the
discussion.
Rape or Regret – YOU be the jury….
“Rape or Regret: A Jury’s Dilemma”, a locally produced film
(“Law and Order”-style), will be featured at the Saratoga Film Forum on Tuesday,
May 21st at 6:30 pm. All are invited to attend the film and
mock-jury deliberation to determine the guilt of the fictional 18 year-old
defendant, Ryan Kelly.
Over the past few months, the Saratoga Community has been
repeatedly reminded that sexual assault does, in fact, happen here. In 2012
alone, Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County (DVRC)
served 123 victims of sexual assault. This 1 hour film shows, in understandable
detail, how teenage sexual assault can happen. It promises to be an eye-opening
lesson. Check out the film’s trailer on YouTube (“Rape or Regret? A Jury’ s
Dilemma Trailer 2012).
“Rape or Regret” was produced by the Ballston Area Community
Allies to be used as an educational tool to help students better understand sexual
assault and learn some prevention strategies. Viewers hear testimony of Tonya
(the complainant), Ryan (the defendant), their attorneys, and many witnesses as
the case unfolds. Feedback from recent viewers: “it was very realistic” and “I
liked how it took a situation that could very easily happen to kids our age and
showed a very real consequence”.
Come to the Forum on Tuesday and bring your teens (or parents). This is
your chance to open an important conversation with them and in your community.
Please pass this e-mail on to anyone who may be
interested.
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