Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence (Certificate)
According to the 2018, Student Voices on Sexual Violence Campus Climate Survey, more than 50% of students reported experiencing sexual harassment, and 1 in 5 students reported experiencing stalking and/or experiencing sexual acts without consent. Furthermore, only 1 in 5 students knew how to access supports and services for sexual violence.
Many students within the Faculty of Engineering experience harassment from classmates on a regular basis, impacting their learning and sense of personal safety. Students often bring concerns forward to, or confide in, instructors and other student facing roles. How we respond when someone discloses a traumatic event has a direct impact on the trajectory of recovery. We know that victims who receive a supportive response when they first disclose are more likely to continue to seek help and resources.
In this interactive workshop, attendees will develop tools, strategies, and resources to respond effectively to disclosures of sexual violence. While primarily focused on responding to student disclosures, the skills learned in this training are transferable to responding to disclosures made by co-workers and family members.
Please note: skills learned are also appropriate for supporting co-workers and family members who disclose.
Date: Thursday, March 7th, 2024, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Location: Location will be emailed 48 hours prior to the session.
Other: Snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your refillable water bottle, coffee, tea, etc.
Special notes:
- Total time: 2.5 hours in-person
- The Sexual Violence Foundations LEARN module takes approx 1 hour. Participants are encouraged to engage with these micro modules at their own pace.
- Maximum of 25 participants
- Session will be offered again next term.
Poster available for download from the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office website