Hope for her own case and for every other survivor out there. Prout highlights how toxic it is for the media to refer to the positive aspects of the assaulter Owen Labrie was commended for being an athlete, a “golden boy” and how he was accepted into the prestigious Harvard University – a way to pull at your heartstrings and to almost feel sorry for him, how his own crime has now ruined his life yet the blame falls on his merciful target.īut amid all of the heartbreak, the torment and the reality of living through this nightmare, Chessy shines a light on hope. We get a closer look as to why victim blaming marginalises the survivor, making them even doubt themselves and questioning if they really were the one in the wrong. 7 of them will lead to a felony conviction and just 6 will be incarcerated.*īut why are these figures so low? Why do so many walk away free? Chessy’s harsh reality exploits the fact of how people are more likely to blame the victim. 11 cases will get referred to prosecutors. For every 1,000 rapes, 310 are reported to the police. With the utmost of courage and support from her parents and school counselor, Chessy reported her assault to the police. Her story follows her experience at private boarding school St Paul’s in Concord, New Hampshire, where a graduating student sexually assaulted her as part of the Senior Salute a sex ritual where graduating seniors pry on younger students in hopes to “score” sexual acts. Her harrowing true story doesn’t shy away from the details of what someone goes through with sexual assault – from the attack itself right up to the aftermath and healing process.
The now 19-year-old penned her story with the help of Boston Globe’s investigative reporter, Jenn Abelson, in hopes to shine a light on the brutal reality of rape culture and help other survivors find their voice. I obliged.Ĭhessy Prout is is a high school sexual assault survivor who has bravely removed her mask of anonymity for the purpose of speaking out for women’s rights. The third floor had various reads which called to my attention, but it was Chessy’s story which had reeled me in and insisted on being purchased. A trip to any book store was one thing, but one abroad with a whole new wave of authors and reads to choose from would sure be an exciting adventure. I noticed that there was a Barnes and Noble and my inner bookworm was magnetized to the treasure trove of what was inside. It was my last day in Los Angeles and I was at The Grove, spending the Sunday indulging in some retail therapy. A Memoir by Chessy Prout with Jenn Abelson I Have The Right To: A High School Survivor’s Story of Sexual Assault, Justice and Hope. This story will teach you valuable lessons that are guaranteed you will need later in life. I listened to the book (or the voice in my head) and reached up onto the shelf. The girl on the cover seemed courageous and powerful.
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I stood in front of a shelf full of various books, each offering a passport to transport me to a new world but there was one in particular that stood out.
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