Sexual Violence

Prevention Educators specializes in training related to sexual assault and abuse Successful prevention must involve accurate information disseminated to every part of the community. Our trainers have many years of experience working with each of these groups as well as extensive familiarity with the field of victims’ services, all of which informs our educational presentations. Furthermore, our trainers have an understanding of the sensitive nature of these workshops and are capable of handling disclosures; in addition to providing immediate and appropriate referrals and support.

The general topics below can be created as customized workshops for your school or college, parent or teacher association, community organization, or business. We will work with you to make sure your audience is comfortable with our presentation.

Sexual Harassment

This presentation provides both the legal and behavioral definitions of sexual harassment. PE trainers will examine the behaviors that encompass the continuum of harassment. Through interactive exercises, participants will build strategies for preventing sexual harassment. The parent workshop on sexual harassment includes information on how to communicate with your children about sexual harassment. The workshop on sexual harassment for educators includes appropriate responses to allegations of harassment if they are made at your school. The student workshop provides young people with information about how to seek help if they or someone they know is being sexually harassed, and the workshop for professionals in the business world examines the experience of sexual harassment on the job.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, College Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, Businesses, Community Organizations

Sexual Misconduct

Prevention Educators has worked with schools in the aftermath of educator sexual misconduct. We can provide several levels of support to school communities following the knowledge of this crime including student psychoeducational workshops that explore gender and power dynamics in the classroom and allow for processing of the experience. Prevention Educators also provides parent and faculty training on the topic, including warning signs and strategizing how to minimize your school’s risk. PE trainers will work with your school to develop policies related to sexual misconduct, assault, and abuse as well.

Recommended audiences: Elementary, Middle School, and High School Teachers/Administrators, Parents, Students

Safe Surfing: What You Need to Know About Sexual Predators Online

Did you know that 1 in 5 children will be sexually solicited online? Sexual predators use the Internet to lure children into abusive relationships. This workshop is one of our most requested programs by middle schools. It deciphers the dangers of sexual predators online, explores the methods they use to disguise their identities and intents, and focuses on how to respond when a child may have unknowingly made contact with a pedophile.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, Community Organizations

Trauma & Children

Many children in today’s society experience or are exposed to traumatic events, such as domestic violence, child abuse, parental death, community violence, car accidents, or natural disasters. Prevention Educators’ presentation on trauma and children begins with an examination of the definitions of childhood trauma. Then, trainers will explore the effects of trauma on personality development, language and cognition. Coping skills and children’s resiliency to trauma are also explored. The workshop for parents also focuses on how trauma impacts the parent-child relationship. The workshop for teachers and administrators provides case studies and interactive exercises are used to aid staff in identifying and responding to critical incidents at their school.

Recommended audiences: Parents and Teachers/Administrators, Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals, Clergy

Child Survivors of Sexual Abuse

The FBI reports that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. It is statistically probable that an average classroom will have several child survivors of sexual abuse. This presentation examines the impact of sexual abuse on child and adolescent development and resources for support are provided. The workshops for parents and teachers/administrators also utilize case studies to explore treatment options.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, College Students, Higher Education Professionals, Community Organizations, Clergy

Myths and Facts About Rape

This workshop introduces the myths and facts about both victims and perpetrators of rape, through open and honest discussion and activities. Legal definitions of rape and an overview of the effects on victims are also explored.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, College Students and Higher Education Professionals

Supporting Survivors

This workshop provides individuals with information about the impact of rape on the survivor, his/her friends, and family. Through role-playing and interactive discussions, participants learn how to help those they care about as they struggle to cope with the aftermath of assault. The program also engages participants to create action planning related to sexual assault prevention in their schools or communities.

Recommended audiences: High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, College Students, Higher Education Professionals, Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals, Clergy

Helping the Acquaintance Rape Survivor

Estimates indicate that up to 80% of teen and college-age survivors of rape knew their attacker before the incident occurred. This presentation provides an overview of the impact of acquaintance rape on early and late adolescent development and engages participants to identify supportive strategies for helping survivors.

Recommended audiences: High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, College Students, Higher Education Professionals, Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals

Rape Drugs

Drug-facilitated rapes are prevalent among survivors and many of these drugs are available on school campuses and in local communities. This presentation addresses the use of drugs to facilitate sexual assault, focusing on drugs such as Rohypnol (Roofies), Ketamine (Special-K), Ecstasy (X), and GHB (Liquid Gold). We also explore preventive measures and local resources for support.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, College Students, Higher Education Professionals, Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals

Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

The FBI reports that up to 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. How are adults who were abused as children affected by the abuse? This presentation will examine that question. Through interactive exercises and discussion, participants will learn methods for helping themselves or those they care about begin to move beyond the trauma and seek the support they need to thrive.

Recommended audiences: College Students, Higher Education Professionals, Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals, Clergy

Survivor Stories

Prevention Educators is proud to partner with survivors who courageously share their stories about date rape and childhood sexual abuse. When survivors speak, people listen. Their personal accounts create an awareness that is hard to forget and often motivates others to work for change. PE trainers accompany our survivor speakers to provide educational information and support.

Sexual Healing After Assault

This confidential and sensitive workshop for college students and other adults provides a safe place for sexual assault survivors and those who care about them to discuss the impact of sexual assault on intimate relationships. We will explore how to deal with triggers and flashbacks and methods for moving beyond fear to pleasure.

Recommended audiences: College Students, Adult Members of Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals