Defining Sexual Assault. 34 min. w/36-page PDF guide. Dist. by Human Relations Media. 2016. $179.95. Streaming rental $24.95. ISBN 9781627060776.

Gr 9 Up –This is yet another excellent self-help and empowerment program by the distributor. Three post-college survivors of sexual assault tell their stories while giving definitions of sexual assault and consent, talking about options for the victim after the assault, and providing ways to empower survivors. Social workers also offer input, particularly in describing what friends, roommates, and relatives can do to help victims. In the final part, risk reduction and bystander intervention are discussed. Throughout, there is emphasis on the assault not being the survivor’s fault. It is also stressed that while there are precautions that can be made to limit chances of sexual assault, risk cannot be completely eliminated. Additionally, the promotion of bystander intervention encourages men and women to develop skills in diffusing situations so that they don’t escalate into sexual violence. The survivors here are personable and will relate well with the audience. A teaching guide is also included with a film summary, a variety of activities, and fact sheets. VERDICT Because of its focus on bystander intervention, this video should be shown in all high schools.–Ann Brownson, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

This review was published in the School Library Journal December 2015 issue.