We Are Survivors
Film & Discussion
Thursday, 31 Mar 2016 at 8:00 pm – Great Hall, Memorial Union
Vanessa McNeal, an Iowa State alum and survivor of familial sexual abuse and sexual assault, will provide opening remarks before introducing her 15-minute film, "We Are Survivors." The film was co-produced with Iowa State alum Michael Phipps and former ISU student and graduate of the Carolina Film Institute Quinton Wayne. "We Are Survivors" features the voices of eight survivors of sexual violence. Following the film, McNeal, a graduate student at the University of Northern Iowa in the social work program, will join a panel discussion that focuses on ways to support, encourage and empower survivors. Sexual Assault Awareness MonthCosponsored By:
- ACCESS - Assault Care Center Extending Shelter & Support
- Center for Violence Prevention
- College of Human Sciences Diversity, Equity, & Community Committee
- Heart and Solutions
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Margaret Sloss Women's Center
- SART - Sexual Assault Response Team
- YWCA Ames-ISU
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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