PROJECT OVERVIEW:
This revolutionary 40-minute film shines a spotlight on the lesser known forms of relationship abuse, like psychological abuse, digital abuse, and gaslighting. With this resource, you can educate your community on the lesser known forms of abuse— and more importantly— how to protect themselves before their relationships turn violent.
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Video time: 40 minutes
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Exams: none
The Issue
We don’t teach young people the early signs of relationship abuse, so many people suffer immense trauma before they even know what’s happening.
Widespread impact
“One in three American youths aged 14-20 say they’ve been victims of dating violence.”
—American Psychological Association
Lasting health effects
“Psychological abuse is a stronger predictor of PTSD than physical abuse among women.”
—NCADV
Financial repercussions
“U.S. women lose nearly 8 million days of paid work each year because of violence perpetrated
against them by current or former [partners].”
against them by current or former [partners].”
—HHS.gov
Why now?
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, reported cases of domestic abuse have risen by 20% worldwide, leading the UN to declare the rise in domestic abuse a concurrent “shadow pandemic.”
How You Can Help
We want to partner with stakeholders, educators and abuse experts who can help shape and spread our film’s impact campaign.
Host a Screening:
Host your own screening events for trainings, fundraisers, and education events in your community.
This purchase gives you screening rights to use The Last Drop at public or private events for one year.
Donate:
We have ambitious goals to revolutionize the way young people, professionals, and leaders learn about relationship abuse at a global scale. Your support would be crucial in bringing this project to the people who need it most. You can support The Last Drop's impact campaign.