Education

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Workshops & Trainings

The Relationship Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention (RVSP) staff offer workshops and training sessions for members of the campus community. We are committed to providing evidence informed prevention education on relationship and sexual violence that supports the safety, wellbeing, and success of the campus community.

To request a training for your student organization, class, or department, please fill out the form below.

RVSP Training/Presentation Request Form

Workshop Descriptions

The workshops offered by our team are listed below.

How to Support Survivors: Creating a Culture for Disclosure & What to Do Next

Description: This presentation is a shortened version of our Survivor Ally Training and focuses on equipping students with tools to support survivors of sexual and relationship violence. Participants learn what it means to be survivor-centered and explore ways to foster a culture where survivors feel safe disclosing within their social circles.

Length: 1 hour

Format: In person only

Intended Audience: The standard training is designed for student participants. We also have versions tailored for specific audiences – 1) faculty/staff; 2) student workers. If you are interested in one of these specialized trainings, please include that in the request.

RVSP 101: Services, Support, and Resources

Description: RVSP 101 is a brief introduction to the Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention (RVSP) office and the support services available across campus. This presentation provides an overview of RVSP’s role, outlines available resources, and explains how students, staff, and faculty can connect with the office for support or consultation. Participants will also learn what to expect when reaching out to RVSP and how the program supports the safety and wellbeing of the campus community.

Length: 15 minutes

Format: Virtual or in person

Intended Audience: The standard training is designed for student participants. We also have versions tailored for specific audiences – 1) faculty/staff; 2) student workers. If you are interested in one of these specialized trainings, please include that in the request.

Consent: Understanding Communication, Boundaries, and Mutual Agreement

Description: This interactive presentation invites students to engage in open conversations about sex and consent while critically examining the messages they have received and how those messages shape their relationships, decision-making, and campus culture. The session also explores the connection between alcohol and other drug use and sexual violence, with an emphasis on awareness, prevention, and community responsibility.

Length: 45 minutes

Format: Virtual or in person (access to screen slides needed)

Intended Audience: Student participants

The History of Rape Culture & Its Impact of Society

Description: This presentation defines rape culture and explores the ways people have adapted to living within it, including how popular media and cultural norms reinforce harmful behaviors. Through guided activities and discussion, participants examine what rape culture is and how this broader context affects people’s daily lives in different ways.

Length: 45 minutes

Format: Virtual or in person

Intended Audience: Student participants

Your Safety, Your Rules: Navigating Dating with Confidence

Description: This presentation empowers students to navigate dating with confidence by centering personal boundaries, communication, and mutual respect. Participants explore common red flags to watch for in dating and relationships, how to recognize when a situation may feel unsafe or unhealthy, and how to trust their instincts. The session also focuses on how to communicate clearly, check in with partners, and avoid behaviors that may make others feel uncomfortable, emphasizing shared responsibility in creating safer dating experiences.

Length: 1 hour

Format: Virtual or in person

Intended Audience: Student participants

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