Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence

If someone discloses an experience of sexual violence, would you know how to support them? Equity and Inclusive Communities 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 violence
• 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

The Student Support Certificate provides growth and development opportunities aligned with the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services’ (CACUSS) Competency Model. The Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence workshop aligns with elements of the following competencies:

• Emotional and interpersonal intelligence
• Student advising, support and advocacy
• Communication