The Invisible War: Documentary & Panel Discussion
Tuesday, 15 Apr 2014 at 6:00 pm – South Ballroom, Memorial Union
The Invisible War is an investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military. It paints a startling picture of the extent of the problem: a female soldier in combat zones is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire, and 20% of all active-duty female soldiers are sexually assaulted. A nominee for the 2013 Academy Awards, the film features interviews with rape survivors, mental health professionals, members of Congress and high-ranking military officials. Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.A panel discussion will immediately follow the 90-minute film. Participants include Cynthia Conte, Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Coordinator for the Department of Veterans Affairs; Katina Mach, director of the Des Moines Vet Center; Lt. Col. Mike Kuehn, Staff Judge Advocate, Iowa National Guard; Lt. Col. Mary Beveridge, Director of Health Services, Iowa Army National Guard; 1st Lt. Joel Sage, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Iowa Army National Guard; and Christian Wimmer, Staff Psychologist at the Student Counseling Center will facilitate.
Cosponsored By:
- Margaret Sloss Women's Center
- Veterans Center
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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