Waking up to Rape
With courage and honesty, three rape victims explore the immediate trauma of rape and reveal the long-term psychological effects of this all-too-common violent crime.
Rape crisis counsellors and a female police expert explain the impact of social attitudes and misconceptions on the recovery of rape victims. Self-defence training is introduced as a support for women in exploring their strength, vulnerability and control over their lives and as a means of rape prevention.
Because WAKING UP TO RAPE looks at the complete cycle of rape - the personal trauma, social reactions, the treatment of the victim, the long term effects and recovery process - it is an important and valuable film for general audiences. It also offers excellent support for women coping with rape, and information for health professionals and police in providing a more effective and sensitive treatment for rape victims.
Description source: Cinenova catalogue, 1994. Edited by Kate Norrish. Editorial committee: Elaine Burrows, Liane Harris, Helen de Witt
