Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
If someone discloses an experience of sexual violence, would you know how to help them? Equity Services offers a 2.5 hour workshop to increase student, staff and faculty knowledge in supporting individuals who disclose sexual violence. This innovative method helps you build skills to support students and colleagues through listening, as well as through doing, making and storytelling.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, faculty and staff will be able to:
- Provide trauma-informed support
- De-stigmatize conversations about sexual misconduct
- Identify myths about sexual violence
- Centre the survivor in the process
- Recall resources on and off campus
- Explain the process and procedures of the Sexual Violence Policy
What to expect at the session
Session Length: 2.5 hours
This workshop may include the following activities:
- Content warning: training includes topics related to sexual violence
- Periods of sitting
- Listening to a facilitator
- Discussion and interaction with colleagues
- Creation of visual materials
- Viewing a multimedia presentation
- Viewing a video
Carleton University embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require a form of accommodation in order to participate fully in this workshop, please contact StudentSupportCertificate@carleton.ca to arrange accommodations.
CACUSS Competencies
- Communication
- Student advising, support and advocacy
- Emotional and Interpersonal Intelligence