Public Education Program​

The public education program has a broad role of educating for social change and raising awareness around issues of sexual violence. We offer a variety of workshops which are tailored to the age and needs of the group. We provide specific content for elementary and secondary schools, university/college students, workplaces and community organizations. Our workshops are listed below.

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Upcoming Events

We regularly offer workshops and webinars to the general public. To see what we have coming up, check out our Events Calendar. Education opportunities are labelled in orange.

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Workshops

Workshop themes are listed below. Please click on the title for a workshop description! Interested in something that's not listed here? Email PubEd@sascwr.org and we'll see how to best support your need.

About SASC (Click to expand)

​In this talk, participants will learn about the services and programs provided by SASC, as well as hear about our values and philosophies.

Anti-Human Trafficking (Click to expand)

Did you know that Waterloo Region is a hotbed for human trafficking? In this workshop participants will learn what human trafficking is, how to recognize the luring and grooming process and will leave with a knowledge of local resources. We also offer additional curriculum for educators to supplement our workshops with their groups and education to service providers about how to spot trafficking and what to do about it.

Consent​ (Click to expand)

Talking about consent doesn’t need to be awkward! Through a conversation on what consent is, what barriers exist in creating a culture of consent, and how to apply consent practices in sexual and non-sexual contexts, participants will learn ways to incorporate consent into their daily practices.

​Deconstructing Pornography (Click to expand)

Online pornography has become widely available and is relatively easy for people of all ages to find. In this workshop participants will discuss the role pornography is playing is shaping people’s understanding of sexuality and sexual health, consent, sexual violence and more. We will also explore ethical porn production, and the concept of feminist porn.

​Gender Socialization and Stereotypes (Click to expand)

“Man up.” “Act like a lady.” Statements like these are heard every day and push people into boxes based on their gender. This workshop examines some of the ways in which gender-based stereotypes impact our relationships with ourselves and others.

​Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence​ (Click to expand)

What does a healthy relationship actually look, sound, and feel like? What are “red flags” that someone may be trying to control or harm us? This workshop explores the characteristics of healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships.​

​Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence (Click to expand)

How do you respond when someone discloses to you that they have experienced sexual violence? This workshop will give participants foundational knowledge of what sexual violence is, and will provide skills, tools and information to respond in an empathetic and supportive way.

​Sexual Violence/Sexual Harassment (Click to expand)

In this workshop participants will learn about sexual violence, including sexual harassment. The conversation will include how different actions, behaviours, attitudes and beliefs contribute to a culture of sexual violence and will provide opportunties to reflect on how we can make change.

Taylor The Turtle (Click to expand)

Teaching young children about sexual violence can feel intimidating, but you don't have to do it alone. This program, geared to children ages 3-7, is a sexual abuse prevention program that focuses on human rights and emotional literacy rather than frightening scenarios like good touch/bad touch and stranger danger. This program can be offered as a single session or a multi-session program in your school or community group.

Empower (Click to expand)

​Relationships can be confusing for youth. What does a healthy relationship look like? What do I do if a friend tells me that they were assaulted? How do I deal with online harassment? Empower helps girls and nonbinary youth navigate these situations and more. By participating in this program, youth will have the opportunity to become leaders among their peers in healthy relationships, gender equity, and sexual violence prevention. This 10-week program can be adapted for schools and community groups and can be a great addition to a Health and Physical Education or Life Skills curriculum.

Male Allies Program

Trained male facilitators covering topics such as healthy relationships, consent, violence against women, concepts of masculinity, what men can do to prevent gender violence, etc. Presentations/workshops can be geared towards any audience/context from elementary age to adult. Check out the website.

Male Allies

#RaiseTheBar Program

​Looking to provide professional development for your staff team? The Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region and Male Allies can provide an engaging, informative experience which will promote creating healthier and more inclusive spaces for all employees. Click the button to the right to learn about our #RaiseTheBar program.

#RaiseTheBar

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