Recognizing and Responding to Sexual Violence
This interactive workshop is for adults who want to learn more about sexual violence, consent, and how to support someone who has been impacted by sexual violence.
Welcome to "Recognizing and Responding to Sexual Violence" Course
Quick Tips about Navigating this Course
Learning Objectives
Prevalence of Sexual Violence
Sexual Assault and Consent
Examples of Coercion
Affirmative Standard of Consent
Consent Vignettes
Sexual Violence
Sexual Harassment
Impact Over Intent
Sexual Harassment vs. Flirting
Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment
Looking Forward
Learning Objectives
What is Rape Culture?
Sexual Violence Pyramid
Sexual Violence Pyramid: Attitudes and Beliefs
Sexual Violence Pyramid: Verbal Expressions
Sexual Violence Pyramid: Physical Expressions
Interrupting the Continuum of Sexual Violence
Who Experiences Sexual Assault?
Who Commits Sexual Assault?
Motivations and Responsibility for Sexual Assault
How Can We Prevent Sexual Assault?
Victim Blaming
Looking Forward
Learning Objectives
Sexual Assault Trauma
Immediate Trauma Responses
Remembering Trauma
Long-Term Responses
Flashbacks and Triggers
Empathetic Support
The Power of Believing
Responding to Disclosures
Reflection Scenarios
Resources and Reporting
Hope After Sexual Violence
Course Evaluation
This is the Public Education team member that will be moderating the course.
Learning about sexual violence can be challenging, and it’s normal for some of the content in this course to bring up a range of different, sometimes difficult, emotions for participants. Please practice self-care and engage with the provided materials to the degree that you feel comfortable. We have included a downloadable resource below with some breathing and movement techniques that you can use as necessary throughout the course to help you regulate your emotions.
If you are in need of support, you are also very welcome to: