Events 2015

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73. THE HUNTING GROUND--free screening of documentary on campus rape: Bellevue 8/15

FREE MOVIE SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSION August 15, 2015, 10:30 a.m.

BELLEVUE, Washington - Sexual violence on college campuses – it is an issue that is at the top of most parents’ minds when they send their student away every year. How can my child stay safe? What safeguards are in place? What is the administration doing to ensure my child’s safety? It is estimated that more than 100,000 college students will be victims of a sexual assault during the upcoming school year, which is rapidly approaching. It’s critical that students, parents, university leaders, and government come together, learn about this issue, and work together to end sexual violence on college campuses.

In cooperation with Legal Momentum, University of Washington, Momentum, Faculty Against Rape, Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Essex Community Outreach Corporation, Legal Voice, King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Sexual Violence Legal Services program of the YWCA Seattle|King|Snohomish, there will be a FREE screening of “The Hunting Ground” —a documentary on the rape crisis on college campuses – on Saturday, August 15th at 10:30 a.m. Weaving together footage and first-person testimonies, the film follows survivors as they pursue their education while fighting for justice. The screening will be followed by a robust discussion with a panel of experts on the issue of campus sexual violence.

“Sexual violence on college campuses is a significant issue impacting young women and men on many college campuses, both locally and nationally. IT’s a harsh reality that we can no longer ignore,” says event organizer and panel moderator Loria Yeadon. “If you’re not aware of the extent of this problem, watch this trailer.”

The discussion will be led by the following panelists:

Carol Robles-Román, President and CEO
Legal Momentum – The Women's Legal Defense and Education Fund

Shannon Bailie
Director, Health and Wellness, University of Washington

Peter Qualliotine
Co-Founder & Director of Men’s Accountability, The Organization for Prostitution Survivors.

Simona Sharoni, Ph.D
Professor, Gender & Women's Studies, SUNY Plattsburgh
Co-founder, Faculty against Rape (FAR)

Alissa R. Ackerman, Survivor
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at University of Washington, Tacoma

Haley Higgins, Survivor, Activist, Student at University of Washington

Loria Yeadon, Event Organizer and Panel Moderator

WHAT: “The Hunting Ground” Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
WHEN: Saturday, August 15, 2015, 10:30 am; Doors Open at 10 am
WHERE: Lincoln Square Cinemas, 700 Bellevue Way, Bellevue, WA
COST: FREE with Registration. Click here to register.
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About The Supporters of this Event
This is a grassroots initiative funded by the donations of a growing group Committed Co-Champions who believe in the power of “WE” and our ability to collectively have a meaningful impact on social issues impacting our community. If you’d like to support this event, please click here to donate. To get involved, or arrange an interview with a panelist, contact Crystal Williams at [e-mail].

http://www.thehuntinggroundfilm.com/