The #SVYALit Project Index: Using young adult literature to talk with teens about sexual violence and consent
Using Young Adult literature to talk with teens about sexual violence and consent
To discuss sexual violence in the lives of teens and in ya literature on an ongoing basis
To raise awareness of the issues and titles that can be used to discuss the topics with teens;
To give librarians, educators and parents the tools to evaluate and discuss these topics in the lives of teens;
To promote teen reading and literature
Project Outline and Schedule
An indepth look at the books
The #SVYALit Presentation : The issues, the books, and what we can do with this information
Statistics & Essential Information
It is estimated that anywhere between 1 out of 6 to as high as 1 out of 3 girls and 1 out of 7 to as high as 1 out of 5 boys is the victim of some type of sexual violence by the time they reach age 18. It is also believed that true statistics are higher than we think because the incidences of abuse are under-reported. (Sources: 1 in 4 ; The CDC ; The Advocacy Center, RAINN)
In the US, someone is raped every 2 minutes. (RAINN)
For every 161 rape cases filed, only 1 is found to be a false accusation. This is important because it means that more than 99% of rape allegations are true. If someone tells you they are the victim of sexual violence, you should believe them.
“A new study has found that many adolescent girls view sexual violence and harassment a normal part of middle school and high school life. The disturbing findings of the "Normalizing Sexual Violence” study, being published in the next issue of the journal Gender & Society, expose “how objectification, sexual harassment and abuse are viewed as everyday experiences for many young women.” - from A Might Girl’s facebook page https://www.facebook.com/amightygirl/posts/666158020087181
The Normalizing Sexual Violence study can be found here: http://gas.sagepub.com/content/28/3/337
Teen Sexual Assault and Abuse Info Sheet and Statistics
Recognizing the Signs of Sexual Abuse
The #SVYALit Project Resource Guide: outside resources for important information, support and teaching tools
Additional Book Reviews and Booklists
Because No Always Mean No, a list of books dealing with sexual assault
Take 5: Difficult books on an important topic (sexual violence)
Take 5: Sexual Violence in the Life of Boys
The Gospel of Winter by Brendan Kiely
Thinking About Boys, Sex, and Sex & Violence by Carrie Mesrobian
What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton
Plus One by Elizabeth Fama
September Girls by Bennett Madison
Discussing THE S WORD by Chelsea Pitcher, a guest post by Lourdes Keochgerien
5 Reasons I Loved Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens
Charm and Strange by Stephanie Khuen
The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu
The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski
Uses for Boys by Erica Loraine Scheidt
Live Through This by Mindi Scott
A Mad, Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs Waller
Some Boys by Patty Blount
Sex/Consent Positive Titles: Karen’s List Christa’s List Carrie’s List
What It’s Like for a Girl: How Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama made me think about the politics of sexuality in the life of girls
Should there be sex in YA books?
An Anonymous Letter to Those Who Would Ban Eleanor and Park
Who Will Save You? Boundaries, Rescue and the Role of Adults in YA Lit. A look at consent and respecting boundaries in relationships outside of just sex.
Loud and Clear: A Reflection on Teaching SPEAK by Laurie Halse Anderson in the Classroom
Christa Writes: Sexual Violence in YA Lit
Slut Shaming part 1 and part 2
Silence Hurts Everyone: A further look at Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell and a discussion of why adults don’t intervene more on the behalf of children
Discussing The S Word by Chealsea Pitcher
Talk About Sex: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Why Talking About the Age of Consent Matters
Canary, Consent and Athlete Adoration
Honoring the Survivors, a look at The Gospel of Winter
Book Review: Uses for Boys by Erica Lorainne Scheidt
Consent and Teenage Vulnerability, a look at POINTE written by Christa Desir
On Unhealthy Relationships in YA Lit by Christa Desir
Slut Shaming Hurts Guys, too by Jennifer Mathieu
Book Review: Live Through This by Mindi Scott
True Confessions of a Former Slut Shamer
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover, a reflection on victim blaming by author Patty Blount
Recap and Video of the first panel discussing Faultline, Sex & Violence and Where the Stars Still Shine
Recap and Video of the second panel discussing Charm & Strange, Canary, and The Gospel of Winter
Recap and Video of the third panel discussing Pointe and Faking Normal
Recap and Video of the fourth panel discussing Historical Fiction: A Mad, Wicked Folly, Gilt, and Maid of Secrets
Talking with Teens About Street Harassment
What It’s Like for a Girl: How Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama made me think about the politics of sexuality in the life of girls
That Time Matt Smith Perpetuated Street Harassment Culture at Comic Con
#EndSHWeek is March 30th - April 5th
Talking with Teens About Human Trafficking
Read Kimberly Purcell’s TRAFFICKED for a look at this issue and read her post about writing the book
Human Trafficking: YOU can get involved
The Slave Across the Street
Talking with Teens About Consent
Sexual Assault Awareness Month, talking to teens about consent and rape part 1 and part 2
This is What Consent Looks Like
The Curios Case of the Kissing Doctor and Consent
Sex/Romance in Fiction (including a Ted talk on Making Sexing Normal) by Carrie Mesrobian
The Healthy Sex Talk: Teaching Kids Consent, Ages 1-21 (the Good Men Project)
Why Talking with Teens About the Age of Consent Matters
On Teachable Moments and Consent
Talking with Teens About Slut Shaming
Slut Shaming part 1 and part 2
Discussing The S Word by Chelsea Pitcher
Slut Shaming Hurts Guys, too by Jennifer Mathieu
True Confessions of a Former Slut Shamer
A couple of links of note on the topic of slut shaming
SLJ article: How librarians can help in the fight the culture of slut shaming
Sexual violence and GLBTQ
Part 1: Sexual violence inside (and because of) the closet by Anthony Isom
Books with Sex or Consent Positive Examples
Talking About Triggers and After Care (Important Additional Resources)
Sexual Abuse, Assault, and Rape Awareness: Triggers
Tips for Friends and Family of Rape and Sexual Abuse Survivors
RAINN: Self Care for Survivors
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens
Charm and Strange by Stephanie Kuehn
Scars by Cheryl Rainfield (also deals with self-harm)
What “Rape Culture” Means
Systemic Barriers: Gender Socialization | Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center
Ending Widespread Violence Against Women: Promoting Gender Equality: UNFPA
Myth and Facts about Sexual Abuse, Violence and Rape(from 1 in 6)
A Guide to Male Sale Assault from RAINN
Why We Need to Talk to Our Sons About Rape
Rape is Grossly Underreported in the U.S., study finds
Speak and Steubenville: Can YA Help?
Now and Forever: The Power of Sex in Young Adult Literature
Let’s (Not) Get it On: Girls and Sex in Young Adult Literature by Amanda McGregor, VOYA (February 2004, pages 464-468)
The Steubenville Rape Case: How to talk to your teen about sexual assault
How to Talk to Your Son about Date Rape
NPR: How Parents Talk to Children about Consent
High School Students Teach Us How to Talk about Rape
The Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign website also have a tremendous number of resources
Please visit RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) to learn more
Stop Street Harassment is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about Street Harassment
The Good Men Project looks at cultural masculinity and addresses thinks like rape culture and more
Follow the #SVYALit Tumblr for updates and additional posts
How to Use the #SVYALit Project Index:
“Books are a safe way to help teens process topics we know they are thinking about. Here are some things you can do in your library to get the discussion going in your library—and also implement ways to help teens who themselves have been impacted by SV.
Contact your local hospital and see if they have a SANE nurse (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner). SANE nurses can come to your school and library and give talks about healthy relationships, consent, unhealthy and abusive relationships, recognizing the signs of sexual violence and more. They will usually do this for free as part of their outreach.
Put together a panel of local communities who work with youth to discuss the various resources in your immediate community that can help teens. Or have a health fair and include this type of information.
Have a book discussion group on the various titles we are discussing in SVYALit, and watch the author discussion panels.
At the very least, share relevant information with your community by building displays, putting together booklists and resources, and discussion guides. For example, a variety of discussion guides for Speak can be found online.
There is evidence to suggest that promoting gender equality can help decrease sexual violence. So consider creating integrated book displays based on themes like plagues, dystopians, action and adventure, etc. instead of promoting gendered displays like “boy books” and “girl books.” See also: Boys Will Be Boys and Girls Will Be Accomodating by author Laurel Snyder.” - excepted from Launching a Dialogue About Sexual Violence in YA Lit—and in Real Life at School Library Journal
The #SVYALit Project appears in the April 2014 edition of School Library Journal on Page 18
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