Under a cover of darkness, he stalked and broke into his college victim’s apartment in the early morning hours. When he came upon the 20-year-old woman asleep in her bed, he covered her face and attacked.

But he never imagined he had just awakened a survivor…

“Kimberly’s keynote was such a meaningful way to close our annual conference for crime victim advocates. Her story is compelling and while it can be difficult to hear, she engages the audience with her sense of humor and willingness to be vulnerable. Her openness in answering questions was very appreciated and far beyond what our other speakers usually do. Lastly, while it’s not the most important part of what she does, Kim is a delight and sharing space with her means you get a little bit of her sparkle for you, too.”

Virginia Victim Assistance Network
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Kimberly Corban Rourke sits at a desk in a classroom, speaking with her hands raised near a microphone and hand-sanitizer bottle, with the text “True Crime Ethics & Impacts” above her and the University of Northern Colorado logo in the corner.

True Crime Ethics & Impacts – Digital Storytelling

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