The Lake : Video spot to raise the awareness of adolescents on sexual violence

Video spot to raise the awareness of adolescents on sexual violence against children directed by filmmaker Roland Edzard in the framework of the ONE in FIVE Campaign of the Council of Europe to stop sexual violence against children. www.assembly.coe.int/oneinfive/video pitch: Lisa has just been sexually abused by her stepfather. While the picnic is in full swing, she attempts suicide. The video encourages victims to break the silence and talk about the abuse. hook: in a wood, Lisa, 13, crying. A man's hand touches her cheek. Lisa hides her face. The man takes her in his arms, consoles her. She grits her teeth. Man: "Don't tell your mother ... not a word ...". information: 1 in 5 children in Europe are victims of some form of sexual violence. It is estimated that in 70% to 85% of cases, the abuser is somebody the child knows and trusts. Sexual violence against children can take many forms: sexual abuse within the family circle, child pornography and prostitution, trafficking, corruption, solicitation via the Internet and sexual assault by peers.