LOCK HAVEN, Pa. - Lock Haven University’s Campus Violence Prevention Program will be hosting a movie night to help raise awareness about sexual assault. The movie “Descent” will be shown at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday March 24, 2011 in the Hall of Flags. The event is free and open to the public. A brief discussion will be held after the film.

“Descent,” starring Rosario Dawson, Chad Faust and Marcus Patrick, tells the story of a college co-ed who is brutally raped and struggles alone to rebuild her life.

During her senior year, Maya talks to Jared at a fraternity party. He takes her to dinner and then to his apartment where he assaults her. Afterwards, her personality changes and she becomes withdrawn. At night, she's someone else entirely, living a seductive life in the club scene and sniffing cocaine. Eventually, Maya and Jared’s paths cross.

LHU’s Campus Violence Prevention Program is a support service for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. CVPP partners with the Clinton County Women’s Center to provide holistic services to students in crisis. Students, faculty and staff who find themselves in abusive relationships are encouraged to seek assistance from the Campus Violence Prevention Program. Members of the community are referred to the Clinton County Women’s Center for further assistance.
If you would like further information, please contact Jennifer Bodnar at jbodnar2@lhup.edu