Any number of people will tell you that rape and sexual violence are not problems in the
islands. Why resort to force, they argue, when opportunities for sexual satisfaction are
to be found everywhere one looks. In this video a dozen people of various backgrounds share
theirs stories on sexual violence. Although told in such a way as to protect the identity of
the victims and the offenders, the stories leave no doubt that sexual coercion, sometimes
outright rape, does happen. Not only to outsiders and those without anyone to protect them,
but even to those who believed themselves secure. The range of sad tales includes rape at
gunpoint, date rape, coercion through authority and incest. Those interviewed offer practical
tips on how to avoid dangerous situations, but their strongest advice is for those who have been
victims of sexual violence. Don't bear the burden by yourself, they say. Talk to someone about
it, and remember that you are not alone.
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