Sexual Assault, Naming the Unnamed Conspirator

Sunday, January 26, 2014, 1:30pm
Lafayette Library and Learning Center,
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.

The film “Sexual Assault, Naming the Unnamed Conspirator” will be shown Sunday, January 26,  as an AAUW Contra Costa County Inter-Branch Council program. This movie is an empowering film for women and others concerned with today’s cultural attitudes of blaming victims of sexual assault. Those who have screened it say, “You will think differently after viewing this film.” This film is suitable for high school and college students, men, and women.

In today’s culture, you can hear sexual assault jokes on major network TV shows like Two and a Half Men and Family Guy. Contemporary music, music videos, movies, video games and television shows often degrade women and girls.  One in four college- aged women are victims of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault, and the majority of these attacks on college campuses happen to women during their first four semesters on campus.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Contra Costa County invites the public to watch a one hour film, Sexual Assault, Naming the Unnamed Conspirator in Lafayette.  In this film, Anne Munch, JD, examines how societal attitudes influence cases of sexual assault.  There will also be a panel of experts dealing with sexual assault for a discussion after the film.  This free program is open to the public and is guaranteed to give you new insight concerning this very serious topic as well as actions you can take to start to change cultural attitudes.

Please download the  program brochure and event_flyer.

If you have questions, contact Diane at dbellrettger@gmail.com.