Currently, the criminal legal system is the only systemic accountability mechanism available for victims/survivors of sexual violence. In recent years, advocates and organizers have started reimagining the current system by wondering whether principles of restorative justice might be applied in the aftermath of sexual violence. In this session, I will talk about the basics of…

Mindfulness can be used as a tool for intervening with our nervous systems and regaining connection to our grounded selves. Be introduced to the intersection between mindfulness, trauma, and crisis intervention work. Open to all community members in all occupations. Trancsription will be provided through the Zoom platform. If you have any accommodation requests, please…

Join Channy to learn more about nonviolent communication and how to incorporate it into your advocacy work. Live transcription through Zoom will be provided. If you have any accommodation requests, please reach out to [email protected] at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

Join Tyra in discussing the do's and don'ts when it comes to consent. We will examine the various types of consent, take a look at various consent laws, and finally discuss the importance of educating our youth on what it truly means to give consent. Live transcription through Zoom will be provided. If you have…

Join Bridgette to talk about Boundaries, Balance, & Mutual Respect, What makes a friendship or a dating relationship positive and worthwhile? During this interactive presentation, participants identify characteristics of healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships, and discuss ways to advocate for themselves and support peers who may be in an unsafe relationship. Live transcription through Zoom…

Learn about the in's and out's of sexual assault medical advocacy. What happens during a forensic medical exam? How are sexual assault kits tested and stored? Do you have to report to law enforcement to get an exam? Find out the answers to these questions and more while Em discusses how SVC advocates provide medical…