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["Thompson, Stephen M." <>]

Hello Everyone

 

Many of you have contacted me concerning the availability of the DVD of
our new student orientation presentation "No Zebras, No Excuses" .
Before we chose to have it professionally filmed for distribution we
wanted to be sure it did what we thought it would.  It has been studied
twice with over 2,000 respondents and a significant decrease in rape
acceptance was found.  We have also found a significant increase in
awareness of sexual aggression and bystander mentality on our campus as
a result of this program.  All 4,000 new students are required to
attend.

 

You may order the DVD and script at www.sapa.cmich.edu
<http://www.sapa.cmich.edu/> .  The cost is $149.  Please feel free to
adapt it, change it, etc..  The goal is education that creates awareness
and change.  Below is a synopsis of the DVD. 

 

Steve

 

NO ZEBRAS: NO EXCUSES

 

No Zebras is the first program to focus on bystander mentality,
addressing the impact of intervention on situations of sexual
aggression. It stresses sexual aggression can no longer be ignored,
empowering students to stand up, take a stand, and help keep others
safe!

 

These vignettes are required for all incoming freshman students at
Central Michigan University. Each vignette is performed by members of
the nationally recognized group Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates and
each topic is supplemented by current statistical information.

 

No Zebras is facilitated by Steve Thompson, sex crimes profile and
author of No More Fear and Date/Acquaintance Rape: The Crime and
Criminal the most comprehensive profile and behavior pattern of
acquaintance rapists. Thompson is a national figure on the subject of
sexual assault, harassment, and stalking.

 

 

SECTIONS:

 

1 JEOPARDY (00:00)

Accurate information concerning sexual assault and the resources
provided for students in a humorous and current manner. 

2 HARASSMENT (00:00)

Three examples of harassment. While common, these events are often
ignored or minimized by society.

  - Hostile Hallway

  - Quid Pro Quo

  - Classroom 

3 RAPE DRUGS & BYSTANDER MENTALITY (00:00)

The effects of GHB are depicted when used to facilitate a sexual
assault. 

4 STALKING (00:00)

Highlighting the difference between male and female targets of stalking,
it's a look into the frightening and often frustrating experience of
those who are stalked.

5 INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (00:00)

Dynamics of emotional and physical abuse are addressed on a personal and
cultural level.

6 SEXUAL ASSAULT (00:00)

A closer look at perpetrators of assaults on acquaintances, as well as
the ramifications for assailants and survivors.

7 FUNERAL & RESPECT (00:00)

A tragic reaction to a sexual assault and the lack of societal support
prompts mourners to speak about the problem at large and what we as a
community can do to change this harsh reality.

 

 

Stephen M. Thompson

Sexual Aggression Services Coordinator

Central Michigan University

SAC 195

Mt. Pleasant, MI. 48859

Phone: 989-774-6677

Web:  www.stephenmthompson.com

Web:  www.sapa.cmich.edu