December 2011 Enews

CELEBRATING OUR 9^TH DECEMBER

It's 80 degrees and gorgeous at Kelly & Becca headquarters in sunny Florida but we are feeling the winter holiday spirit in a major way. One of the greatest joys of this season is having the opportunity to say THANK YOU and to wish you the very best for the New Year. For nine years now we have been spending December looking back on the year that passed feeling blessed, exhausted, thankful and inspired. We fully recognize that it is a privilege for us to continue to do this work and we are thankful every year for this unique opportunity. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Warm thoughts and good wishes to you and yours this Festive Season!

LOOKING BACK ON 2011

Our Life on the "D" (Documentary) List

Since we first started working with campuses in 2003, we have dreamed of creating and supporting projects that will help start the critical conversations surrounding sexual assault on campus. Through our nonprofit, One Student (www.onestudent.org) we have endeavored on a project that we believe will deepen the dialogue about this epidemic and help bystanders be a part of the solution to end sexual violence. For the past four months, filmmaker Barbara Rosenthal and her crew have followed us all over the country and engaged in conversations with remarkable students, inspirational survivors, campus professionals and thought leaders in the movement about the future of violence prevention. To be a part of this profound, critical and humorous documentary is exciting. Knowing we are supporting a crucial tool that will help everyone from parents to peers break down the walls of shame and silence is exhilarating. We asked Barbara to take five from her work with "You Are The One" and let us interview her for this edition of the enews.
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What made you want to do this project?
A number of things. I hadn't done a documentary in a while and it was time. I am particularly drawn to the subject matter as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. To me, all sexual assault and abuse is ultimately about power and the balance needs to be shifted. So, having worked with Kelly and Becca for a number of years, it just seemed like a perfect fit. They are amazing and inspiring.

Now that you're a few months into the project, what has surprised you most?
I'm surprised how many survivors that I've encountered, especially among the freshmen that have shared their stories.

What do you hope campus communities will gain from watching, "You Are The One"?
I hope that the awareness of the issues involved continues to grow and that the floodgates of bystander intervention open up. Everyone in the campus community has an important role that he or she can play in the prevention of sexual assault. I think the Penn State allegations are an example of what can go wrong when people choose not to get involved.

What's your favorite breakfast food?
The best thing I've ever had for breakfast was a black bean taco at the now closed Las Manitas in Austin, TX.

What song would be the perfect backdrop to a documentary film about your life?
I think it's a little too early to call that one.

What inspires you?
Honest human communication, great music, great film, my partner Chris and my daughter.

What advice would you give to a student who is interested in pursuing your line of work?
Marry for money, work for love. JK.

Freeze Frame... On the road in Virginia

Limited Availability this Spring—BOOK KELLY & BECCA NOW

Why bring Kelly and Becca to campus this spring? They have been keynoting on campuses since 2003 and offer original, funny, candid and effective programs to get students talking about and addressing issues related to sexual violence, sexual health and healthy relationships. This spring has limited availability and will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Plan your event today. To learn more about Let's Talk About "IT" and Sexversations® click here.

What's hotter than a Kardashian scandal? The non-profit Kelly & Becca founded, One Student. Have you checked out OneStudent.org yet? If not, go ahead we can wait. Pretty awesome, right? Believe us when we tell you One Student is just getting started. This spring expect some major roll outs. In the mean time we encourage you to register for the One Student enews, sign the One Student pledge and utilize many of the other free resources. That was not a typo, they really are FREE!

SPRING BOOKING BONUS BONANZA
Book Sexversations® or Let's Talk About "IT" and Kelly and Becca will facilitate a One Student workshop for campus stakeholders (student leaders, faculty and staff) at no additional charge for spring bookings. Workshop must be scheduled in the late afternoon preceding the keynote program. The One Student session provides an overview of the resources and services available through One Student and helps attendees identify opportunities to engage the entire campus community to take a stand against sexual violence.

MORE ONE STUDENT OFFERINGS

Looking for an outstanding bystander program for your community? Look no further! We've got what you need.

No Woman Left Behind (NWLB) Bystander Intervention Training
The primary purpose of this training is to educate and prepare campus stakeholders (faculty, students and professional staff) to facilitate the No Woman Left Behind Bystander Program to empower students to better recognize how to safely intervene and to give them the confidence to intervene in situations that involve, or have the potential to involve sexual assault.

Train-the-Trainer Workshop Description:
The No Woman Left Behind Train-the-Trainer workshop is five hours of interactive learning designed to accommodate up to 30 faculty, staff and student leaders. Individuals who complete the training will be certified to facilitate the No Woman Left Behind Bystander Training Program and receive a facilitator's kit to train members of your community.

For information about One Student programs, contact us at: info@onestudent.org

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