To the average student, the definitions of date rape and sexual assault are notoriously unclear. This program clears up this confusion so young adults understand exactly what these things are - and the attitudes and biases that typically accompany them - before anyone gets hurt.

The video firmly reinforces the concepts that rape has its roots in hate crime; date rape is just as wrong as rape by a stranger; a victim is never "asking for it," no matter how the person dresses; and no one ever "deserves it."

The program also underscores the rules of the dating game: a date is not an invitation for sex; No means No; and the inability to give consent doesn't mean Yes.

Interviews with rape survivors and mental health professionals shed additional light on the trauma caused by rape, the process of post-rape emotional recovery, and the importance of post-rape support by family and friends. Date rape drugs are given special attention, and tips on safer dating are provided.

In English, with English-language subtitles. Viewing time: 28 minutes. 2006.

 

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