“I Believe You” (FLETCHER) | Cadenza, The Summit Singers, St. Thomas Film Society

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, members of Cadenza, The Summit Singers, and St. Thomas Film Society came together to create a music video to not only raise awareness, but also remind victim/survivors that they’re never alone.

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, more than 90% of victims on college campuses don’t report their assault, and that percentage is even lower for those with historically marginalized identities. Victim/survivor solidarity starts with believing their experiences and continues with supporting their chosen healing process.

Special thanks to the University of St. Thomas community for submitting their messages of support, visibility, and empowerment. Additional thanks to Dr. Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, and FLETCHER for inspiring this project with their voices. Made in partnership with the University of St. Thomas’ Office for Violence Prevention and Awareness.

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Resources for free 24/7 support:
National Sexual Assault Hotline | https://hotline.rainn.org/online | 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Crisis Text Line | www.crisistextline.org/text-us/ | 1-866-379-6363 or text LISTEN to 741741

Local organizations you can donate to:
Sexual Violence Center (SVC) | Free crisis support, counseling, and legal advocacy for victim/survivors | https://www.sexualviolencecenter.org/...
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Rape (MN-CASA) | Advocacy, prevention, and awareness | https://www.mncasa.org/donate/

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Audio: Kevin Andrews (‘20)
Editor: Dylan Barrett (‘20)
Producer, Musical Arranger: Danielle Wong (‘20)
Soloists: Samantha Twardy (‘21), Morgan Ronsen (‘22), Owen Borelli (‘22), Matthew Farho (‘21) and Danielle Wong ('20)