Sexual assault happens, on average, every 96 seconds, and you can help change that. In her raw, ground breaking talk, Ms. Short, an author and sexual assault survivor, suggests new laws against sexual assault that can reshape our moral reasoning, address the problems the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements raised, and make the world a safer place.



Joyce Short is the author of Carnal Abuse by Deceit, and Combating Romance Scams, Why Lying to Get Laid Is a Crime! Her personal experiences with sexual assault launched her on a path to raise awareness and seek legislative solutions. She advocates for victims of all types of sexual assaults, helping them seek justice and recover their dignity. She was awarded a “Woman of Distinction” honor by The NY State Assembly in 2017 and has numerous media credentials. Her webpage, http://www.ConsentAwareness.net, helped a federal prosecutor convict a serial rapist with 30+ victims. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx