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I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope — Content Guide for Parents

By Chessy Prout, Jenn AbelsonTurtleback2019-03-05ISBN 9780606386654416 pages
I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope

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About this book

"A bold, new voice." --People
"A nuanced addition to the #MeToo conversation." --Vice

A young survivor tells her searing, visceral story of sexual assault, justice, and healing in this gutwrenching memoir.

The numbers are staggering: nearly one in five girls ages fourteen to seventeen have been the victim of a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. This is the true story of one of those girls.

In 2014, Chessy Prout was a freshman at St. Paul's School, a prestigious boarding school in New Hampshire, when a senior boy sexually assaulted her as part of a ritualized game of conquest. Chessy bravely reported her assault to the police and testified against her attacker in court. Then, in the face of unexpected backlash from her once-trusted school community, she shed her anonymity to help other survivors find their voice.

This memoir is more than an account of a horrific event. It takes a magnifying glass to the institutions that turn a blind eye to such behavior and a society that blames victims rather than perpetrators. Chessy's story offers real, powerful solutions to upend rape culture as we know it today. Prepare to be inspired by this remarkable young woman and her story of survival, advocacy, and hope in the face of unspeakable trauma.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The memoir recounts a sexual assault experienced by the author, which is a central theme of the book. It discusses the violence of sexual assault and the challenges faced in seeking justice. The content may be considered scary or distressing due to the subject matter of sexual assault and the emotional trauma associated with it. However, it is framed as a story of survival and hope.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have violence?

    The memoir recounts a sexual assault experienced by the author, which is a central theme of the book. It discusses the violence of sexual assault and the challenges faced in seeking justice.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have scary content?

    The content may be considered scary or distressing due to the subject matter of sexual assault and the emotional trauma associated with it. However, it is framed as a story of survival and hope.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the book's narrative. The search results do not mention any religious practices, beliefs, or critiques.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on the personal experience of sexual assault rather than racial issues.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The focus is on serious themes related to sexual assault rather than language use.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results. The focus is on sexual assault and advocacy rather than environmental issues.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have sexual identity?

    The book details the author's experience as a victim of sexual assault, addressing themes of trauma and healing. It emphasizes the importance of changing the culture surrounding sexual violence.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have gender roles?

    The book addresses gender roles in the context of sexual violence, highlighting the societal issues surrounding the treatment of survivors and the culture of sexual violence. It promotes empowerment and advocacy for victims.

  • Does I Have the Right To A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results. The focus is primarily on sexual assault and advocacy rather than LGBTQ+ topics.