Lots of participation, and loads of fun. Pat Ketcham, Health Iowa, Student Health Services, 335-8392. The Rape Victim Advocacy Program through its P.O.W.E.R speakers offer several different programs on the issues of sexual abuse, rape, and prevention of sexual violence. Women and men Peer Educators are trained by professional staff in public speaking, macro-counseling skills, and facilitating groups. All the programs are interactive.
Audience participation is always optional.
Nicole Cook, Rape Victim Advocacy Program, 335-6001. The program utilizes an activity specifically designed to reduce the risk of being an offender or a victim of sexual abuse by increasing the audience's awareness of the realities of sexual assault. This program focuses on the statistics, dynamics, and impact of acquaintance rape. Often, victims of sexual assault are made to feel responsible for the abuse if they've been drinking. This program looks at sexual harassment in schools and other institutions.