Survivors Have Special Needs: On Set (Unabridged‪)‬

Survivor on Set: The Aftermath of Sexual Abuse Book 1: Survivors Have Special Needs: On Set is a brief but detailed non-fiction manual to help Film & TV producers, cast & crew get a better understanding of what its like to be a sexual abuse survivor on set & provides helpful tips & suggestions on things you can do to help create a more supportive safe space for your actors who may struggle with what we call survivor moments when everyone else is okay. We have quotes from anonymous, anonymous actress & anonymous actor speaking from real life experience. 

While there are surely a plethora of other experiences to share, this mini book serves as a beginners guide to understanding a survivors plight & shares what YOU can do to HELP, on set. These little basic things may make a big difference in the life of someone you would least expect is a survivor of horrific sexual abuse. Remember, you're dealing with actors & actors mask well. But its okay to take off the mask & ask for help. So we not only provide tips for what others can do to help survivors but a few things the actor survivor can do to help themselves.

There are some things you may not have thought of that you can start to implement right away. Whether you realize you're working with a survivor or not, there are things you can keep your eyes open for to help make sure they're OK.

Chapter 1: Sound, Top, Fingers & Pants

Chapter 2: Fittings & Wardrobe Changes

Chapter 3: Call Times & Travel

Chapter 4: How to Make a Survivor More Comfortable 

ABOUT THE NARRATOR: 3X Voice Arts Awards nominee Hillary Hawkins is writer/narrator of "Molestation Monologues" (Author Performance, Best Voice Over), creator of Actors Anonymous Hotline a series about actors in need of help in the entertainment industry & an actor that has worked with Nickelodeon & Disney. She also worked in Child Protective Services for the State of NJ & in Research & Evaluation for Safe Horizon. Narrator of 100+ books. HillaryHawkins.com