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Silence - video
"Silence" is a short documentary film narrated through personal experience of partner rape, and reveals the wider implications of rape myths. You can see the film at : www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVy18zK-ULw
Sharon,
a Senior Lecturer in Psychology explains the prevalence of acquaintance
rape, countering the common myth that all rapists are strangers. She
also explains that only a minority of victims receive justice.
Joanne
has worked directly with victims and thinks victim stereotypes are
dangerous. She illustrates that false stereotypes around the way women behave in the aftermath of sexual violence can lead to survivors of acquaintance rape being routinely
disbelieved and blamed for their abuse.
The mother and sister of
a rape survivor talk directly about their experiences with public and
police reactions, talking about the damage that rape myths can cause.
Published: 9th December 2011