After a brutal sexual assault at Stanford University in 2015, Chanel Miller, known only as Emily Doe at the time, wrote a victim impact statement that transformed the public conversation about sexual violence. Her assailant, a member of the swim team, had been sentenced to just six months in jail.

The statement was read by millions, prompting changes in California law and the recall of the judge in the case.

Miller will share her journey from anonymity to advocacy, her experience with the criminal justice system and how her current work as a writer and artist gives a voice to survivor experiences at this year’s Ida B. Wells Lecture on Tuesday, March 10, at 4 p.m. in Mitchell Hall. She will sign copies of her books, including her memoir Know My Name, after the discussion.

Registration is requested by March 3.

The lecture is hosted by the Department of Women and Gender Studies, which has created a series of courses engaging students in critical conversations exploring stories of gender-based violence, survival, recovery from trauma and advocacy for victims. The four course mini-curriculum examines how survivors — particularly those from marginalized communities who face persistent discrimination, poverty and additional barriers — navigate trauma, seek justice and become advocates for systemic change.

The Ida B. Wells lecture is supported by the College of Arts and Sciences, UD’s Committee on Cultural Activities and Public Events (CAPE) and a grant from the Mellon Foundation’s Affirming Multivocal Humanities program.

For further information, please visit: https://ud.alumniq.com/index.cfm/events:register/home/eventId/9329