Central Michigan University

No Zebras

No "Zebras"? What does it mean?

It all starts with a lion, stalking a herd of zebras. The zebras notice and start to run away... The lion isolates one and brings her down.

Seeing the lion is now occupied, the zebras stop running and continue munching on grass nearby. They glance at their fallen friend thinking: "THAT WILL NEVER BE ME."

But who WILL be next? The zebras outnumber the lion. Standing together, they are more powerful and could eliminate the threat.

No Zebras is the first program to focus on bystander mentality, addressing the impact of intervention on situations of sexual aggression. It stresses sexual aggression can no longer be ignored, empowering students to stand up, take a stand, and help keep others safe!

These vignettes are required for all incoming freshman students at Central Michigan University. Each vignette is performed by members of the nationally recognized group Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates and each topic is supplemented by current statistical information.

No Zebras is facilitated by Steve Thompson, sex crimes profile and author of No More Fear and Date/Acquaintance Rape: The Crime and Criminal the most comprehensive profile and behavior pattern of acquaintance rapists. Thompson is a national figure on the subject of sexual assault, harassment, and stalking. Preliminary evaluation shows significant decrease in participants rape myth acceptance.

Preview clips from this year's No Zebras Program

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• Stalking Scene
• Party Scene
• Assault by Acquaintance

No Zebras: No Excuses DVD

DVD Chapters:

1. JEOPARDY (07:28)
   Accurate information concerning sexual assault and the resources provided for students in a humorous and current manner.
   
2. HARASSMENT (14:03)
   Three examples of harassment (Hostile Hallway, Quid Pro Quo, Classroom). While common, these events are often ignored or minimized by society.
   
3. PARTY NIGHT (09:57) Preview clip
   Rape drugs and bystander mentality: the effects of GHB are depicted when used to facilitate a sexual assault.
   
4. STALKING (14:34) Preview Clip
   Highlighting the difference between male and female targets of stalking, it’s a look into the frightening and often frustrating experience of those who are stalked.
   
5. VIOLENCE AND ABUSE (07:07)
   Intimate partner violence: the dynamics of emotional and physical abuse are addressed on a personal and cultural level.
   
6. SEXUAL ASSAULT (11:59) Preview Clip
   A closer look at perpetrators of assaults on acquaintances, as well as the ramifications for assailants and survivors.
   
7. FUNERAL & RESPECT (15:13)
   A tragic reaction to a sexual assault and the lack of societal support prompts mourners to speak about the problem at large and what we as a community can do to change this harsh reality.

No Zebras: No Excuses New Student Orientation Program Now Available on DVD.

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