The Hardest Conversations: Telling Loved Ones about Sexual Assault Experiences
April 4, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Featuring Dr. Sara Vogel, Hawaiʻi Community College Title IX Coordinator
In this touching webinar, participants will hear Dr. Vogel’s personal experience with sexual assault during college, and her process on deciding when and how to share this experience with those who love her most–her family. Participants will identify the five questions they must ask themselves to guide their storytelling and healing post-assault.
This session is a presentation and Q&A offered primarily for students.

This webinar will feature the following presenter:
Dr. Sara Vogel
For over fifteen years, Dr. Vogel has served as a leader in higher education, most recently working as a Title IX Coordinator supporting survivors of sexual harassment, sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking. Her doctoral research explored the intersection of race, gender and power. She is a survivor of sexual violence and has used her personal experiences and research to share stories that empower others to find their voice to achieve personal liberation.