COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Public Education
and Workshops
MPSSAS believes that increased awareness about sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and sexual harassment allows people to develop the skills and knowledge that will help them to identify dangerous situations, develop strategies for dealing with unsafe circumstances, and gain awareness of the resources and options that are available to them if they are survivors.
Public education regarding sexual assault is a vital component of our agency's awareness and "prevention" activities. It serves as a pro-active, educational response to issues of sexual violence.
Workshops
MPSSAS provides education on sexual assault (and related issues such as trauma) to schools, First Nations, clubs, community agencies, partners of survivors, and the general public. Workshops are presented in small and large group formats in our region and can be tailored to your needs.
The different types of workshops that we offer are outlined below. If you have any questions or wish to book a workshop with us, click the link at the bottom.
PA equipment available.
1
Consent in the #METOO Movement
We now encourage everyone to consider an enthusiastic 'yes means yes' as the signal for a consensual experience which respects personal boundaries without misunderstanding.
This practical workshop teaches participants how to recognize situations of questionable consent and to seek clear consent in all manner of relationships, not just sexual ones.
Great for senior primary grades, secondary school
2
Understanding Rape Culture
Using current news examples, this 2 hour workshop helps participants make sense of the term 'rape culture', highlighting links between gender, gender based violence, cultural practices and our economic and legal structures.
Participants leave with an ability to analyze our current #MeToo news cycle more fully and be equipped to recognize situations of sexual violence and harassment more easily.
Great for students, community partners and organization managers.
3
Trauma and Resiliency: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice
This workshop enables participants to have an introductory understanding of the elements of single and developmental traumatic experience and some techniques they can use to assist in processing trauma towards stabilization.
Great for community partners, teachers and health practitioners. A more advanced workshop in working with complex sexual assault trauma can also be presented.
4
Supporting Partners of Survivors of Sexual Violence
Clients of the agency are invited to bring their partners to this workshop, which highlights in plain language the challenges survivors face in their journeys towards healing from sexual assault. Partners can become more skilled allies in healing, learning to recognize signs a partner may be triggered and learn strategies to assist them.
This program can be adapted for the general public.
5
Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
This workshop touches on the link between systemic oppression and sexual violence that can impact and create barriers for those impacted by sexual violence. Participants will gain supportive language, resources, and interventions techniques when receiving or witnessing sexual violence. By the end, participants are equipped with the knowledge, resources, and skills to support survivors when receiving a disclosure of sexual violence.
Great for students, service providers, employers
6
From Roots to Results - Our Agency Story
This workshop addresses the roots and history of gender based violence including sexual and colonial violence, prevalence of this crime in our society, touch on the legal system and how our agency can support survivors.
Great for community groups, service providers, employers
7
Empower and Intervene - Bystander Intervention
This workshop builds bystander intervention skills grounded in an intersectional and trauma-informed framework. Participants will learn about sexual violence, consent, and systemic oppression, discuss consent and intoxication, and practice creating safe spaces and intervening in environments involving alcohol and other substances through detailed case studies.
Great for high school & post secondary students
8
Green Flags Only! The Blueprint for Healthy Relationships
In this interactive workshop, we will explore the foundations of strong, healthy and enthusiastically consensual relationships. We will look at what constitutes a healthy relationship today, including building boundaries, connecting, green and red flags.
Great for high school & post secondary students