There will be a screening of the documentary, Brave Miss World. Israeli beauty queen Linor Abargil was abducted and raped in Milan, Italy two months before being crowned Miss World in 1998. Now a globe-trotting victims' advocate, Abargil encourages others to stand against violence by putting an end to their silence. This film shares her story.
A panel discussion will follow the documentary and will feature the following people:
Ms. Lauren Jimerson
Survivor
Art Therapy Graduate Student, Nazareth College
Ms. Dellenna Harper, MSW
Survivor
Director of Spiritus Christ Prison Outreach, Jennifer House
Mr. Kevin Worthen
VP of Student Development & Title IX Coordinator, Nazareth College
Mr. Lucas Sienk
Prevention Educator, Stand Up Guys
Ms. Mary Jo Marino, MS
Restore Program Manager
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Dr. Rachel Bailey Jones
Director of Women & Gender Studies Program, Nazareth College
A candlelight vigil will follow the panel. There will be free wristbands and refreshments. Inspiration cards will be provided by the Art Therapy Club.
Sponsored by: Sponsored by Student Activities & Student Wellness Center.
Contact: Carey Backman at cbackma2@naz.edu or Krysta Baccari at kbaccar4@naz.edu