This bibliography includes references to books, video and curricula that aim to inform the public about sexual violence and its aftermath.
This is often a difficult topic to discuss and to learn about. We hope that this list will prove useful to individuals and groups searching for information on this topic. These lists are provided for information purposes only. The Arizona Department of Health Services and the University of Arizona do not specifically endorse the materials listed herein. For more information about a specific resource please contact the listed publisher or distributor directly.
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Four acquaintance rape cases are reconstructed to illustrate variety of circumstances, insight into causes, and possible prevention strategies. 24-minute video available in VHS or DVD format.
Profiles a date rape trial with interviews of police, a prosecutor, a counselor, and prior victims. Includes a resource guidebook. 26-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
Follows a date rape through legal investigation and trial, highlighting consequences, difficult issues, and responsibilities of involved parties. Includes a 21-page guidebook. 30-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
Based on a radio talk show, teens discuss situations leading to date rape and model protective strategies. 34-minute VHS. Includes a teacher’s guide with lesson plans, handouts, and activities. The National Institutes of Health found this program to demonstrate significant effects and it has won the Telly and Summit awards.
An example of sexual harassment and arbitration through teen court. 27-minute VHS. Includes a teacher’s guide with lesson plans, handouts, and activities. The National Institutes of Health found this program to demonstrate significant effects and it has won the Telly and Summit awards.
31-minute VHS. Includes a teacher’s guide with lesson plans, handouts, and activities. The National Institutes of Health found this program to demonstrate significant effects and it has won the Telly and Summit awards.
Rape Under the Influence: Sexual Assault on Campus
A survivor documentary designed to educate students about sexual assault on campus. 33-minute video available in VHS or DVD format. Includes presenter's resource guidebook
Critique of popular culture’s portrayal of alcohol and risky behaviors by Jackson Katz & Jean Kilbourne. An exploration of the college party scene and the influence of seductive media are used to reveal the appeal of alcohol to young people. 45-minute video available in VHS or DVD format.
Analysis of the social contributions and consequences, harmful effects, and healing strategies regarding child sexual abuse of South Asian girls. 61-minute video
Elder Physical and Sexual Abuse: The Medical Piece
Videos describe how to discover sexual abuse, identify medical signs and collect evidence. 2 videos available in VHS or DVD format; Part 1, 65 minutes and Part 2, 66 minutes
Provides examples of sexual harassment and 10 actions steps for victims. This video reflects 1999 Supreme Court Decisions. 23-minute video available in VHS or DVD format.
Investigating Sexual Assault: The Preliminary Response
Criminal justice investigation of sexual assault. 5-hour video series; comes with a free copy of the CD entitled, Successfully Investigating Acquaintance Sexual Assault, a National Training Manual for Law Enforcement.
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National Center for Women & Policing, in cooperation with the Violence Against Women Office, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
Prosecutors and defense attorneys dispense justice regarding interpersonal violence in an overloaded criminal justice system. 51-minute video available in VHS or DVD format. *Contains explicit language
Safe and Strong II: Sexual Assault Victim/Witness: What to Do/What to Expect
Walks a sexual assault victim through the process of law enforcement and reporting, forensic interviewing, services of the victim advocate, and going to trial. 30-minute DVD
Value and necessity of victim participation in the parole decision-making process. 17-minute VHS includes the Victim Issues for Parole Boards user's guide
Emphasizes the impact of crime on victims and highlights how the justice system can address their needs and concerns. 25-minute VHS with discussion guide
Discusses the benefits of coming out, examines the six stages of acceptance, and portrays the health risks of non-acceptance. 25-minute video available in VHS or DVD format. Includes a teacher’s guide
The News Media’s Coverage of Crime and Victimization
Investigates media coverage of crime, revictimization, and strategies to reduce the harm. 26-minute video available in VHS format or as a YouTube internet video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sZGN4-tmzU
Presenting Medical Evidence in an Adult Rape Trial
Provides sophisticated medical information for a successful rape trial prosecution. Part of the Understanding Sexual Violence: Prosecuting Adult Rape and Sexual Assault Cases series. 1 hour 50 minute DVD
How to Help a Sexual Assault Survivor: What Men Can do
An all male peer education program designed to increase male empathy and compassion for female victims of rape and reduce male likelihood of assault. Available in DVD format
The Police Rape Training Video produced by NO MORE, Inc. (Second Edition)
Universities, the military, and community outreach organizations.
Description: Helping men understand the experience of and recovery from male rape. Available in DVD format. *Contains graphic language
Wrestling with Manhood: Boys, Bullying & Battering
A critique of professional wrestling mania and images of masculinity as linked with homophobia, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. These media come with a viewer discretion warning regarding physical and sexual violence and profanity. 60-minute DVD
Follows a woman through a sexual assault, contact with a crisis line, a forensic examination at the hospital, reporting to law enforcement, forensic interviewing, and going to trial. 27-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
A personal narrative regarding tools for coping from sexual assault victimizations that occurred during adolescence.17-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
Examines the role of UN peacekeeping forces and the local military in perpetuating the sex-trafficking industry in Bosnia and Kosovo. 80-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
Stories of Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: Remedies under the Violence Against Women Act
Provides the basic requirements of VAWA and applies the act to immigrant victims of abuse. 25-minute video(Purchase payable to: The Political Asylum Project of Austin)
La Confianza Perdida (Loss of Self Confidence or Loss of Trust in Another)
Reenactments of date rape scenarios with interviews of professionals (law, forensic medicine, social work, etc.). 22-minute video available in VHS or DVD format.
Una Visión Desde Las Sombras: Abuse Sexual Infantil en la Communidad Hispana Volume 4
Educating Hispanic parents to identify child sexual abuse and how to intervene. 18-minute video available in VHS or DVD format. Spanish with English subtitles
Safe and Strong II: Sexual Assault Victim/Witness: What to Do/What to Expect
Walks a sexual assault victim through the process of law enforcement and reporting, forensic interviewing, services of the victim advocate, and going to trial. 30-minute video.
Stories of Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: Remedies under the Violence Against Women Act
Provides the basic requirements of VAWA and applies the act to immigrant victims of abuse. 25-minute video. Payable to: The Political Asylum Project of Austin.
The Men’s Group of Managua calls upon men to end violence against women. 26-minute video available in VHS or DVD format. Spanish with English subtitles
A documentary on the more than 200 kidnapped, raped and murdered young women of Juárez, Mexico. 74-minute video in VHS or DVD format. Spanish with English Subtitles
Discusses the reaction of men & women of varying backgrounds to the interview conducted by Dr. Lisak in “The Undetected Rapist” DVD. Includes 2 DVDs: “The Undetected Rapist” & A Response to “The Undetected Rapist”.
Discusses misogyny and sexism in various media from commercials to music in America and the impact on both males & females. 54-minute DVD. Discount pricing for high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations.
Interviews with famous rappers in which topics of sexism, masculinity, and cultural influence is discussed. 60-minute DVD. Discount pricing for high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations. Preview available at http://www.bhurt.com/beyondBeatsAndRhymes.php
Explores media’s portrayal of women and its harmful impact on our culture and society (e.g., gender violence). 45-minute DVD. Discount pricing for high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations.
Tough Guise: Violence, Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity (unabridged)
Introduces a media literacy tool to students to examine media and culture influences on gender identities, especially masculinity. 82-minute DVD. Discount pricing for high schools, community colleges, and non-profit organizations.
No! The Rape Documentary: Ending Sexual Assault and Violence Against Women
Survivors and activists discuss rape myths; the role of religion in violence against women; women, incarceration & the impact of sexual abuse; testimonies; and men who speak out against rape. 94-minute DVD. Includes a study guide. Subtitles in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese available.
Ending Sexual Assault And Violence Against Women: Breaking Silences Video
Survivors and activists discuss rape myths; the role of religion in violence against women; women, incarceration & the impact of sexual abuse; testimonies; and men who speak out against rape. This video includes footage that was not included in “No! The Rape Documentary”. 112-minute DVD
Documentary that looks at legal and medical responses to date rape, the use of drugs & alcohol in rape, rape prevention recommendations, and discussions directed to young men led by a former NFL player. 20-minute DVD. Includes pre-and post-tests and teacher’s resource guide
Teaches parents how to talk to teens about various topics like intimacy and boundaries, alcohol, and sexual assault. 80-minute DVD. Includes 2 books (“May I kiss you” and “Voices of Courage”).
Young women with disabilities interview community members to highlight the general population’s view of people with disabilities in comparison to how disabled individuals view their own disability. In this process stereotypes, sexuality, relationships, and rights are discussed. 26-minute DVD. Includes a teacher’s guide.
This documentary follows Angela Shelton (filmmaker) as she travels across the country to discover that 24 out of 40 women that share the name Angela Shelton have also experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. DVD
Increases awareness and provides hope for sexual assault survivors with an emphasis on male survivors. 4-minute video (VHS) performed by Brett Greeger.
Defines the term “hooking-up” and examines the associated risks including sexual assault, sexual consent, and the involvement of drugs and alcohol. 33-minute documentary.
Focuses on how media influences culture, body image, and behavior based on stories told by teens who consider themselves straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning.