TV Advert - Rape
Susan Jane Smith B.Sc Currently on English television there is an advertisement where a young man watches himself start to rape a young woman – he is outside looking in on the situation. He is shouting at himself to stop because he has seen it from a different perspective. This is excellent in my opinion and I am so glad to see it on such a popular medium. Sadly, rape can occur at any age - it is a crime of violence. You can be any age, sex, or social class as either rapist or victim. Back in the 1980’s, in the USA, I was a Director at a rape and domestic crisis shelter. I went on to train to become a therapist/counsellor so I have had the privilege of working with some victims and perpetrators. As you might imagine I have some thoughts on the subject based on that experience. ...