At left, panelist Janet Peckinpaugh, a 30-year broadcast journalist with her own media marketing firm, spoke about her experiences as the victim of stalking and domestic violence as a young woman. At right is panelist Claire Potter, professor of American studies, professor of history, whose research interest includes the study of violence against women. Potter suggests that people positions of power need to tell rape victims that they have been victimized to help motivate them to report the crime.

At left, panelist Janet Peckinpaugh, a 30-year broadcast journalist with her own media marketing firm, spoke about her experiences as the victim of stalking and domestic violence as a young woman. At right is panelist Claire Potter, professor of American studies, professor of history, whose research interest includes the study of violence against women. Potter suggests that people positions of power need to tell rape victims that they have been victimized to help motivate them to report the crime.