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Theme: The theme for this page is not about the actions of sexual assault or the mass amount of statistics associated but rather hearing the survivors of this action, because in my opinion that is much more powerful. I   have tried to show this through a variety of media forms that include: music, television shows, documentaries, YA novels, speeches and artwork.

Essential Questions: Throughout the texts, I   have bolded various questions students can be thinking about, however other questions to consider:

1. What can we as citizens do to help prevent this ongoing issue?

2. Do you believe there is such thing as "too far" for the #MeToo movement as political figures such as Donald Trump have stated?

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Over the summer, teenagers Maximo and Jordan work together on a food truck, in Jordan's case acting as his family's only source of income after his father has recently passed away. It isn't long before the boys develop a strong friendship that eventually leads to a budding romance, however there are many secrets they need to share with one another, on top of overcoming a homophobic society in order for their relationship to survive.
By: Bill Konigsberg

Anyone who enjoys reading about the complexities of relationships or has any interest in hearing about the struggles of sexuality in today's society should definitely read this novel.

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Perhaps one of the most popular movements throughout history is the #MeToo. We see it on social media and the news on a regular basis, yet I believe some do not truly understand it, where it began and the direction it is heading. This video gives a brief explanation.

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Tarana Burke On How The #MeToo Movement Started And Where It’s Headed

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In a small town in Texas, where football seems to be the only thing that matters, Vivian Carter decides to stand up for something of actual importance. Vivian decides to create a small feminist zine to let out her anger about sexist dress codes and the unacceptable behavior of boys in her school, what she wasn't expecting was to start a revolution of change.
By: Jennifer Mathieu

This novel would be perfect for any student who just seems to have a hard time following the rules.

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The Reporting Options Survivors Want

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Jessica Ladd: The reporting system that sexual assault survivors want

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We don't have to live in a world where 99 percent of rapists get away with it, says TED Fellow Jessica Ladd. With Callisto, a new platform for college students to confidentially report sexual assault, Ladd is helping survivors get the support and justice they deserve while respecting their privacy concerns.

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Olympic gymnast, Aly Raisman, speaks out against Larry Nassar, the USWG team doctor that assaulted and harassed a variety athletes for years. Her speech inspired many others to come forward and demonstrated a great deal of strength for survivors everywhere.

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Watch Aly Raisman confront Larry Nassar in court

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A lot of novels offer the perspective of the person experiencing assault, but have you ever read one from the witnesses or the bystanders?  This novel discusses the uproar in a small town regarding the sexual assault of a drunk girl at a house party.
By: Aaron Hartzler

Throughout this novel I   would encourage my students to ask themselves, what do you think is the right thing to do in these situations? Would you do it?

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19-year-old student Emma Krenzer created this art piece to show the impact of sexual assault.

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This documentary discusses the injustices of the sexual assault and the retaliation/harassment faced at college campuses all over the country. This documentary allows you to hear primary sources stories and the lack of action taken by university officials, and more importantly how students are fighting back.

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In theaters now! http://www.thehuntinggroundfilm.com/#screenings From the team behind THE INVISIBLE WAR, comes a startling exposé of rape crimes on U.S. campuses, institutional cover-ups and the brutal social toll on victims and their families. Weaving together verité footage and first-person testimonies, the film follows survivors as they pursue their education while fighting for justice - despite harsh retaliation, harassment and pushback at every level.

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Audrey Lee is a gymnast training for the upcoming olympics, however their team cannot seem to come together. Audrey must try to overcome many obstacles in the sport and in her own life, however this is very difficult as the coach's son has captured most of her thoughts lately.
By:Jennifer Lacopelli

Students who are involved in gymnastics or any other sport and understand the pressure to perform while balancing their personal life could definitely relate to this novel.

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By: Amy Reed

This novel describes the power women have when they come together. Three girls, who have trouble fitting in, decide to avenge the sexual assault of a complete stranger. In the process the girls create a movement that leads to a lasting impact on society.

This novel would be prefect for anyone who enjoys reading about women empowerment and appreciates how small actions can create a huge difference.

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Til It Happens to You by Lady Gaga discusses how the public tells victims to move on with their lives, however Gaga is delivering the message that this is easier said than done. The artist donated a large portion of proceeds to organizations helping survivors of sexual assault.

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Lady Gaga - Til It Happens To You (Official Music Video)

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Sexual assault can be present in various movies and television shows. Some examples include Grey's Anatomy & 13 Reasons Why. What are some positives and negatives to discussing this issue on media platforms?