Rape Trauma Syndrome and The Invisible War Documentary Analysis HW
(2) Only if you can tolerate the content, it is important to review the lecture on Rape Trauma
Syndrome before watching the documentary. You should also read the description and symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5.
(3) After reviewing the lecture that is posted on D2L, please watch the video “The Invisible War” (directed by Kirby Dick) only if you can tolerate the content. Again, if this documentary serves as a trigger or creates too much distress – you will not be penalized if you are unable to watch it. This video is on “course reserve” at the library. Please refer to the section entitled “Documentary Learning Series” on D2L.
(4) If you are unable to retrieve the video from the library, it is available on Amazon. You may also try Netflix or Youtube.
(5) Reflect on the parallels between Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Rape
Trauma Syndrome (RTS). Also, focus attention on the variety of interventions documented in the lecture to include medications to prevent diseases and pregnancy.
(6) You will not be penalized if you do not want to read or accept the medical interventions in response to pregnancy covered in the PowerPoint.
(7) Please write a one to two-page paper (not in APA format) expressing your thoughts and feelings after reviewing the lecture and the footage. Please do not write more than two pages. You may express any thoughts or feelings about anything you have read in the lecture or reviewed in the footage. There is no right or wrong way to express your feelings about the military, your criticism, likes or dislikes.You will not be penalized for expressing your feelings or thoughts. Your paper should reflect a level of knowledge
showing that you have read and reflected on the power point lecture. Please “try” to submit your paper no later than 9:00 A.M. on Thursday (June 18, 2020).
(8) If you have a problem submitting the reflection paper by the deadline, you will not be penalized. Simply inform me via email when you will do so.
(9) Veterans and currently serving soldiers in the class – your experiences in the military
may be different or you may have much more to express regarding the topic. Please, do not hesitate to share your thoughts and feelings in your pap