INTERVIEW - Viola Davis at The Rape Foundation's Annual Brunch

The video emphasizes the importance of giving survivors of sexual assault a voice, highlighting the severe consequences of silence, such as PTSD and suicide. It stresses the prevalence of sexual assault, with one in four women affected by age 18. The speaker shares a personal connection to the issue, noting that many women in their life have been impacted. They advocate for living a life of purpose and using empathy and storytelling to combat shame, encouraging survivors to share their stories with supportive listeners.

Why is it crucial for survivors of sexual assault to have their voices heard?

• To gain public sympathy

• To avoid living in silence and its harmful effects

• To ensure justice is served

• To prevent further attacks

What statistic is mentioned regarding the prevalence of sexual assault among women?

• One in three women

• One in five women

• One in four women

• One in ten women

What does the speaker mean by wanting to 'live out loud'?

• To live without any secrets

• To avoid silence at all costs

• To live a life that makes a significant impact

• To speak loudly in public

Which author is quoted by the speaker to emphasize their life philosophy?

• Emile Zola

• Brene Brown

• Virginia Woolf

• Maya Angelou

According to Brene Brown, what can eliminate shame when sharing one's story?

• Sharing it with empathetic listeners

• Keeping it a secret

• Telling it to a large audience

• Writing it down in a journal