I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope — Content Guide for Parents
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About this book
“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 book discusses the author's experience as a victim of sexual assault, which is described as part of a ritual competition at her school. This context indicates a significant level of violence related to the assault. No content classified as scary detected in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have violence?
The book discusses the author's experience as a victim of sexual assault, which is described as part of a ritual competition at her school. This context indicates a significant level of violence related to the assault.
Does I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have scary content?
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Does I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have religious themes?
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Does I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have racial/cultural content?
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Does I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have profanity?
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Does I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have sexual identity?
The memoir recounts the author's experience of sexual assault at age 15, detailing the trauma and its aftermath. It emphasizes the need for cultural change regarding 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 issues of gender roles in the context of sexual violence, emphasizing the need for cultural change regarding how society views and treats victims of sexual assault. This framing critiques traditional gender roles that may perpetuate victim-blaming.
Does I Have the Right To: A High School Survivor's Story of Sexual Assault, Justice, and Hope have lgbtq+ themes?
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