This riveting account of one family's struggle with the complexities of sexual violence was nominated for best film at Cannes in 1999. Discussion to follow first screening with specialists in family sexual violence prevention.
All men are welcome.
A panel of advocates representing advocacy for communities of color and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered survivors will explore the ways that difference impacts their work , and deconstruct the prevailing messages our culture sends about the presumed 'universal' needs of survivors. Open discussion and dessert reception following. An interactive, multimedia melange of the images, sounds and messages sent to us through popular culture which shape our thinking about sexual abuse. Discussion following the viewing with faculty specializing in analysis of popular culture. This workshop, led by Health Service Therapists Heather Earle, PhD and Bryant Ford, PhD, will be an interactive discussion of the ways in which partners of survivors are impacted by experiences with abuse, and the ways in which they can work through feelings while providing support and understanding to their partner.