Angela Rose

This workshop is an excellent choice for those college programmers wishing to move beyond the statistics of sexual violence and into the personal stories that make the issue a critical one on the nation’s campuses.

Angela produced and directed the film, Transition to Survivor, in which sexual assault survivors tell their powerful and emotional stories, from reporting the crimes to dealing with the aftermath of the violence.

By watching the film and discussing it afterwards, students learn why many women choose not to report their attacks. They learn why sexual violence is too often a “silent crime.” In the film, one woman talks about how blocking her memories, becoming anorexic and turning to self-mutilation to ease the emotional pain. Another breaks into tears on camera and confesses serious thoughts of suicide. Eventually all the survivors got help through counseling, friends and family support.

In this workshop, Angela shares her film and leads a discussion with audience members about the realities of moving beyond a sexual assault. Frequently sponsored by women’s centers and sexual assault prevention task forces, the film and discussion humanize the tragedy of sexual violence. This is an important learning opportunity for both students and campus staff because the film’s subjects discuss their experiences with authorities after their assaults. It is especially recommended for counselors, peer educators, campus security officers, military responders and others who deal directly with victims.