Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Response & Prevention (SA 101)
Workshop Description: “Sexual Assault Response & Prevention (SA 101)” is a foundational training designed to deepen understanding of the pervasive issue of sexual violence. This workshop examines the unique and complex dynamics of sexual violence victimization across different life stages, emphasizing the diverse impacts on individuals and communities. Participants will explore the societal narratives and myths that perpetuate stigma, contribute to underreporting, and hinder justice for survivors.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the unique dynamics and lifelong impact of sexual violence victimization, recognizing its prevalence and complexity across different populations and stages of life.
- Identify societal narratives and myths surrounding sexual violence that contribute to stigma, underreporting, and barriers to justice for survivors.
- Develop trauma-informed strategies to better support survivors and implement approaches to challenge harmful narratives and promote cultural change toward prevention and accountability.
Sexual Assault Response & Prevention (SA 201): Advanced Practices and Advocacy
Workshop Description: “Sexual Assault Response & Prevention (SA 201)” is an advanced training designed for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in addressing sexual violence. Building on foundational knowledge, this workshop delves into nuanced survivor experiences, intersectional challenges, and advanced trauma-informed practices. Participants will critically examine systemic barriers, explore strategies for enhancing multidisciplinary responses, and develop advocacy skills to drive systemic and cultural change. This session equips professionals with the tools to lead efforts in improving services, promoting equity, and fostering a societal shift toward prevention and accountability.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the intersectional and systemic barriers that impact survivors of sexual violence, particularly those from marginalized communities, and explore strategies to address these inequities.
- Apply advanced trauma-informed practices to enhance multidisciplinary responses to sexual violence, focusing on collaboration and survivor empowerment.
- Develop advocacy strategies to influence systemic change, challenge societal norms perpetuating sexual violence, and promote prevention at community and organizational levels.
Sexual Assault: Media, Culture, & Victim Blaming
Workshop Description: “Sexual Assault: Media, Culture, & Victim Blaming” examines the pervasive issue of sexual violence through the lens of societal narratives and cultural influences. This training highlights the complex dynamics of sexual violence, exploring how media and cultural portrayals often reinforce harmful stereotypes and shift blame from perpetrators to victims. Participants will gain insights into the ways these narratives contribute to underreporting, stigmatization, and barriers to justice. The session offers strategies to deconstruct victim-blaming rhetoric, promote survivor-centered advocacy, and foster cultural and systemic changes that uphold accountability and dignity for survivors.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the role of media and cultural narratives in perpetuating victim-blaming and shifting responsibility away from perpetrators of sexual violence.
- Identify the impact of societal narratives on survivors, including stigma, barriers to justice, and the underreporting of sexual violence.
- Develop actionable strategies to challenge harmful cultural and media narratives, advocate for survivor-centered approaches, and promote systemic change toward accountability and prevention.