SJU Alumni Shares Experience of Sexual Assault

A former SJU student shares her story of being sexually assaulted while abroad. She discusses the role of the story, and how it can tend to get lost in the stories of many other survivors. Learning to process it, talk about it, and grow from it is something that has taken two years to do. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and giving help to other survivors.

This video was created in collaboration with the person depicted and/or represented in a story read by another. All persons reviewed and signed consent forms granting permission to share this story online. If you or anyone you know have experienced any form of assault or racism on campus please consider the following campus resources: The Bias Activity Review Group, which connects to Public Safety (https://sites.sju.edu/oid/bias/), CAPS (610-660-1090), TitleIX titleIX@sju.edu, REPP (*confidential support) 610-733-9650 (24 hr. Peer Helpline), or SJU Public Safety 610-660-1111.