CHILD USA’S ANNUAL FILM SERIES

The CHILD USA Film Series educates the public on issues of child abuse and neglect. Each event features a film addressing a particular aspect of abuse followed by an in-depth discussion with a panel of experts, advocates, and individuals involved in making the film. During the COVID-19 shutdowns, the events are held virtually and the panels are live-streamed by viewers globally.

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‘AUDRIE & DAISY’ PANEL: SEXUAL ASSAULT, CHILD PORNOGRAPHY, VICTIM-BLAMING, & MENTAL HEALTH

June 16, 2021 6:30pm EST – 8:00pm EST

The second event of the 2021 Film Series featured ‘Audrie & Daisy.’ This documentary follows the stories of two young girls who were sexually assaulted: Audrie Pott and Daisy Coleman. Their assaults were filmed and spread via social media afterwards, and both girls were bullied and blamed for being sexually assaulted. Tragically, both Audrie & Daisy lost their lives to suicide while coping with this trauma.

Our panel discussion and Q&A featured:

- - - - Robert Allard, Esq., the Pott family’s Attorney
      - Dr. Sharon Cooper, child sexual exploitation medical expert
      - Dr. Liz Goldman, child sex abuse survivor, activist, & Psychiatrist
      - Delaney Henderson, sexual assault survivor, author, and activist featured in Audrie & Daisy
      - Margaret E. Mabie, Esq., child pornography and cyber-bullying expert Attorney
      - Professor Marci Hamilton, CEO & Founder of CHILD USA

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FEEDBACK FROM VIEWERS

PANELISTS

Robert Allard, Esq.

Pott Family Attorney

Sharon W. Cooper, MD FAAP

CEO of Developmental & Forensic Pediatrics, P.A.

Dr. Liz Goldman

Psychiatrist, Survivor, & Advocate

Delaney Henderson

Survivor, Author, Speaker, & Activist

Margaret E. Mabie, Esq.

Attorney

Professor Marci Hamilton

CEO, Founder, & Academic Director of CHILD USA

‘SILENT NO MORE’ FILM SCREENING & PANEL

April 8, 2021 6:30pm EST – 8:00pm EST

The first event of the 2021 Film Series featured ‘Silent No More,’ a documentary which details the stories of Sarah Klein, a survivor of her childhood gymnastics trainer, the disgraced Dr. Larry Nassar, and Dr. Liz Goldman, a survivor of her middle school teacher. The documentary traces their intertwined journeys of discovery and healing. After the live screening, Professor Marci Hamilton led a panel discussion and Q&A with Sarah Klein, Dr. Liz Goldman, and ‘Silent No More’ Producer Adam Berger. Watch the event now!

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