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Show The Salt Lake Tribune 1JEV Thursday. February 3, 1983 Aclors Use Touch to Make Children Aware of Sexual Abuse sent "Touch" to school children to make them aware of those differences the difference between a warm hug and incest, molestation, and other kinds of sexual abuse. By Doug Clark Tribune Staff Writer Some make you feel warm and good inside. Others make you feel nervous, confused and uncomfort"And we try to make it clear to able. That is the way the cast of the kids that it's not their fault they feel confused, that they can say 'No', 'Touch-- ' explains to elementary and that they must tell somebody, school children how different touches feel, and how it feels when differ- said Trudie Kessler, director of ent people touch different parts of "Touch" and an assistant professor of theater at the University of Utah. your body. of Accurate statistics on the number The actors and social workers the Community Concern Actors pre- - of children who are victims of sexu- - - M Vk al abuse are National t. statistics show one family in 10 has experienced an incestuous relationship, but that number may actually be double that, since so many cases go unreported. There were 237 child sexual abuse cases reported in 1980, and there has been 59 cases handled Crisis Center by the Victim-Witnes- s so far this year, but those are only the cases reported, and only those not handled by the Juvenile Court. The play is a series of skits showing different kinds of touches, and how children react to them. It also portrays the danger of child kidnappings, and shows possible ways for the children to avoid that danger. The skits were developed three years ago in cooperation with the Victim-Witnes- s Crisis Center. This year it will be presented more than three dozen times to elementary school-ag- e children and community groups. "We want to use theater to put psychology and social work together, Ms. Kessler explained. "We believe strongly that the theatre has an obligation to the public to deal with strong issues. Although it deals with a highly controversial subject, it has been sanctioned by PTAs, parents groups and community decency organizations. The program is a unique blend of theatre and social work. The players demonstrate the warm feelings of a good touch," and the confusion, fear and dread of a "bad touch. Between each skit, the actors and Ms. Kessler talk about the kinds of touches the children have just seen. The actors tell about their feelings, and the kids offer solutions to the problems. After each performance the actors and social workers join the children in small groups and talk about "Naturally, were not happy t!u there were children who were havbut we are ing those kinds problems, a way to lound we have that happy said. he help them," The program was shown at Mid vale Elementary after Mr. Palmer asked the school's parents gi uup and the local PTA to give permission "We didn't ask permission from each parent specifically, because! there is a chance that some parent1 would not allow the child to see the; show because there was some abuse involved." he said. a stranger. about "It was kind of a command deoi-- ! The discussion groups last 45 minutes. Afterwards, the actors sion on my part, but I lelt the back-- ' stay available to the children in case ing of the two parent's groups was' they have something more they need enough to warrant that kind of to say. move," he said. Hard to Explain The children respond to the feeling of the show. And they see you as One parent a of Midvale Elemensomebody they can look up to," said tary student said she thought the Stephen Fletcher, another Commu- program was "fantstic" because it it! nity Concern Actor. showed students things that are of-- ; Of course, not every child will be ten hard for parents to explain. affected in the same way, the actors "It is good for kids to know how; agreed. these things can happen, and what to! "But if our performance just gets do in a given situation." said Mrs.! to one person. . . if it can get to the Louise Sorensen, mother of Ryun at Midvale one child with a problem, then all of Sorensen, a the work has been worthwhile, said Elementary. actress Dana Bishop. I guess somebody could say that Midof Brent the Palmer program puts ideas into chil Principal vale Elementary, 385 E. Center St., dren's heads, but I don't think that is Midvale, said the program, which it at all, she said. "I think the only was recently put on for the children thing it does is help them handle the situation if they get in it." there, produced some results. the situations and the feelings, going into detail about the feelings they portrayed. "Kids are more aware than we think; they do know what's going on. When we ask what happened in the play, they know. They put it in their own words, but they know," actor Jeff Crockett said. During the discussion groups, which last about 45 minutes, the acwith the children tors also role-pla- y to demonstrate what they should do if, perhaps, they are approached by j ' ; fifth-grad- ' i i V- tm r - ? e Jii K twkA 'ft : Vdacv. Tribune Staff Photos By Douq Clark Touch players Babs George and Bruce Reeves act out one bad touch for Midvale Elementary students... C i Council Reaches Out By Ben Ling Tribune Staff Writer h - MUKHAY Technology took a conspicuous step forward for the City Council here this month. At a recent weekly meeting, council member Ulna Kirkham was unable to attend because of an illness. However, she did not miss the meeting, thanks to the telepone system. Mrs. Kirkham listened and participated in the meeting via a telephone loudspeaker that amplified her voice through the room and allowed her to hear what everybody else in the room was say ing. Perhaps the only problem for Mrs. Kirkham was getting a word in edgewise, without interrupting somebody. Council member Larry fatten kidded Mrs. Kirkham. saying. "Lvlna. if you want to be recognized, you'll have to raise your hand." Local Bank Saves Money By Using Solar Power Special to The Tribune COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS -Tracv Collins Bank & Trust Co.'s new branch office here is banking on the sun to help beat higher energy costs. The Brighton office. 7220 S. Highland Drive, opened in December and sofeatures several energy-savinlar features. Overall, said architect Nelson Boren, who designed the building. 20 percent energy savings on lighting, electricity and heating costs are expected. The 3.601) square-foo- t building features Clearstory windows, which are large windows that admit as much sunlight as possible. Mr. Boren noted that a typical bank Uses 50 percent of its energy for lighting. Louvers on the windows keep the building cool in summer. A sensor in the building's ceiling allows only the artificial light that is needed to be g used. On the south side of the building, there are large windows used as a Trombe wall. In winter this wall of windows absorbs heat during the day and stores it until nighttime when it is needed. During the summer. blowers are used to force warm air from the building at night. This means the air conditioning doesn't have to work so hard during the day. Mr. Boren said. Other energy-savindevices include instantaneous water heaters. Since banks use very little hot water, this is more economical than in a conventional heating water heater. Earth berms, or mounds, are used outside to protect and insulate the building from hot or cold air. Jane Dicino. manager, noted the winbank features three drive-u- p dows, computer terminals for tellers. ad Cashamatic service. General contractor was Kehl Building Co., Kearns. g Murray Tax Shortfall Clarified Special to The Tribune - The recent $183.UUU tax shortfall this city suffered was dearly not the fault of Murray-Citysaid council member Larry Cat ten. Recent reports have implied Murray City was at fault lur the sales tax mistake. Mr. Catten said, and that is not the case." The (163 11(1(1 mistake was caused Uein-stuck- s when officials from Wcinstoeks, a department store chain, paid sales tux for its three Utah stores through the Murray City store, instead of reporting sales tax through each individual store. California-base- d MUHKAY , The $183,000 will be redistributed via the State Tax Commission to Salt Lake City and Ogden, where the other two Wcinstoeks outlets are located ...while Ms. George and Clark Gulliford show children the confusion, pain and dread of another touch; incest. Road Salt Lake City, Utah 84107 "They are saying they can up- ber of legal issues, he said. Tribune Staff Writer grade a plant to handle 13 million "Cottonwood has always said that A gallons a day for $13 million or because federal COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS funding has been restate official said he questions an en- roughly $1 million per million gal- duced, they are considering withlons a day. These costs are low if you gineering report showing Salt Lake drawing. What they fail to point out County Cottonwood Sanitary Dis- compare them nationwide, he said. is that the source of funding for the He noted the Central Valley protrict can upgrade its present sewage project was never a factor in the treatment plant for less than it will ject is for 50 million gallons a day cost effectiveness of the project." he cost to remain in an $80 million re- and, if Cottonwood withdraws, this said, noting that several studies would reduce the need for the plant have shown a consolidated sewage gional sewage treatment project. Detreatment facility is more efficient by 25 percent. Wayne Thomas, Utah Health in "If we health this to would have partment public engineer happens, charge of project review for the reduce funding for Central Valley. Central Valley Water Reclamation And, we would have to ask for that Facility being built at 750 W. 3300 share of the money expended back. South, said it may cost Cottonwood We have grants for construction The University of Utah Student now of about $23 million. And, $5 more than officials think to withdraw as a partner in Central Valley. million has been spent on a sewer Senate has officialy recognized a film studies program, the only one The study, completed by Sverdrup line connecting Cottonwood with and Parcel, St. Louis, Mo., shows Central Valley. Cottonwood would of its kind in the Intermountain Cottonwood could upgrade its pre- probably be obligated for money Area. The new program will combine sent plant for $13 to $16.5 million. It EPA has spent on that line and, posclasses now taught by the English, would cost Cottonwood some $20 sibly. Central Valley too. Mr. Thomtheater and art departments under million to remain partners with six as said. one program, and will involve no inother agencies, the study said. He also said there would be no crease in staff or cost to the univerfederal funds immediately available A Quarter Partner sity, said William Siska. chair of the to Cottonwood for upgrading its preprogram. Cottonwood hasn't decided wheth- sent plant. The program will emphasize the E. will not. or said it withdraw er Federal Priority List combination of film history, critiVern Bringhurst, board chairman. "There is a federal priority list for cism and production. "We don't The district is a quarter partner in and Cottonwood isn't on it. want funding, antagonism between theory the plant designed to handle sewage They would have to get on the federand practice, because they go tofrom seven separate plants now op- al list and to do this there priority said Professor Siska. erating in the central Salt Lake would probably be a delay until the gether, The program has been under conValley. government's fiscal year begins in sideration since the after When agreement to build the fa1986. a study was commissioned to deterHe also said contract obligations cility was made, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it have been made at Central Valley mine its feasibility. Since then, students wanting to would pay as much as 90 percent of through fiscal 1985. If Cottonwood construction. Now, because of tight decides to withdraw from the Cen- gradate with a film studies degree federal budgets, EPA's funding had tral Project, this would raise a num have used the University Studies decreased to 50 percent. This has lead Cottonwood to consider withdrawal, officials said. Cottonwood's share of the project has jumped from $7 to $20 million. The engineering study said it would cost $13 million to upgrade the present plant to handle 12.5 million gallons of sewage a day and $16.5 million to process 16 million gallons a day By Robert A. Bryson - BEDSPREADS all sizes 20 OFF COMFORTERS Values to $120 $25to$85 BISECT PACTOSY OUTLET For BED & BATH UUZH. FAMILY SOCKS & HOSIERY than separate plants. They are using this as an excuse and it isn't valid," Mr. Thomas said. He also noted that the $9U million price tag claimed for the Central Project isn't valid. He said the project will cost from $75 to $80 million, because of the favorable bids received on contract by building contractors. Film Program Unique mid-1970- s, MILL OUTLET the Family Center at Redwood Road fc In (801)969-554- 4 ALWAYS A WHITE SALE Youngsters like Midvale student Stefanie Cardenas, 9, laugh and learn with skits dealing with varied touches. Official Questions Validity of Report gouii'Mt'TEXTIL 5632 Redwood 'W hours: TOWELS by the pound Per pound QUALITY BATH TOWELS Values to $4.27 3-P- C. 3.47 1.98 TOWEL ensembles Values to $8.00 4.98 DISPOSABLE DIAPERS AT SUPER SAVINGS Program. In that program, students write their own eirriculum and present it to the administration for approval. Essentially, the new program is those courses combined to form an officially recognized major. Prof. Siska said. The program will require students to take 22 special credits with 45 to 60 related credits According to Prof. Siska. "the program will become a tU fat lu honors program, because film studies seems to attract the brightest students. "Utah is a very fertile ground for film." he said, adding that the 13 undergraduates and half dozen graduate students in the program have all had experience in the film industry. The first Film Studies students will reach graduation in Spring 1984. he said. |
