Are You Neutral In the Movement?: Creating An Inclusive Response to Underserved Communities on Campus
The unique characteristics of members of underserved communities on campus requires a unique, creative and innovative service delivery strategy that requires challenging our neutrality to the intersection of racism, classism, and sexism to violence against women. This presentation will draw upon the direct experience and findings from the first special initiative that focused on violence against women programming at historically black colleges and universities and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA) history of working with campuses throughout the U.S. and its territories. This presentation is appropriate for college professionals and students that are working as peer advocates. Attendees will participate in interactive activities that will encourage open dialogue to recognize the “neutral” attitudes that may be limiting effective services and outreach to underserved communities on campus as well as identify the best strategies to increase collaboration with culturally specific campus and community organizations to garner culturally relevant resources.
Presented by: Althea Hart and Livia Rojas, Training and Resource Coordinators, California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Sacramento, California
Basic Counseling and Intervention Skills for Peer Educators
Because of the trust and respect developed on college campuses towards sexual assault peer educators, often victims or friends of victims will approach those peer educators to either disclose a sexual assault or needing support. This workshop is intended to build and/or develop skills that peer educators need when faced with such situations. The hour will be spent teaching basic counseling skills and intervention skills, knowing how/when to refer and reporting procedures, etc. Some time will be spent learning from anonymous case studies and also role playing these skills.
Presented by: Nicole Hall, Coordinator of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, and Members of WAVES; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Breaking the Ice: Building Alliances
No matter what campus you are from, there are distinct student groups that form often based on interests, abilities, and current life status. Education and awareness regarding sexual violence must be brought to these groups. This workshop, hosted by peer educators on Miami University’s campus, will highlight some techniques and strategies that have been used to build alliances, increase vested interest in this topic and appropriate wording of the dynamics felt by each student group. The student populations that we will focus on are: Greek life, RA’s, student organizations and athletes.
Presented by: Megan Jones, President, Molly Starr, and Members of WAVES, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Bystanders and Familiar Assault
Since the mid 1970’s “date/acquaintance rape” has been legally recognized by the courts. Unfortunately, many myths have been perpetrated and perpetuated concerning the dynamics of Familiar assault that has resulted in few reports and even fewer convictions. This program addresses the realities of a sexual assault where the offender is known to the survivor. It will discuss how the bystander mentality works, and what can be done to motivate bystanders to reduce sexual aggression. Participants will leave this program with an understanding of the sequence of Familiar assault along with knowing the general characteristics of men who assault someone they know. They will understand how some of the most common myths concerning “date rape” were started, and why they are false. Participants will understand how to use this information to address bystander behavior. This program is extremely beneficial for peer educators, teachers and school administrators to assist with prevention and avoidance programming and policies; counselors to help survivors in understanding they were not responsible, and the general public to offset the myths so common in our culture.
Presented by: Steve Thompson, Director, Sexual Aggression Services, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan
College Dating Violence—“Jen and Steve” Interactive Skit
This skit, adapted and used with permission from “Spruce Run Domestic Violence Project” in Bangor, Maine, uses audience member participation to create scenarios where community members simulate interactions with a college-aged abused woman and her abusive boyfriend. After the skit, the two actors stay in character as the batterer and the victim, and answer questions from the audience. Actors then come out of character to dispel some of the more common myths relating to college dating violence—why victims stay, why abusers are abusive, and what community members can do to seek solutions. Please Note: the skit contains content that is sensitive in nature including offensive language, violence against objects, and simulated violence against women. Adults should exercise self-care when deciding whether or not to attend, and may leave during the performance if necessary.
Presented by: Beth Littrell, RN-BC, MA, LIMHP, and Members of CARE, Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ-Identified Victim/Survivors of Sexual Violence
LGBTQ-identified individuals experience sexual violence at an alarming rate and are traditionally underserved in the anti-sexual violence movement. By walking through the complications of reporting, "coming out," and gender-based violence, participants will learn how to become allies to those in the queer community. This interactive workshop will pay special attention to inclusive and culturally competent language skills as well as how to create a safe space environment and atmosphere within the campus setting.
Sexual assault and violence aboard cruise ships is an increasing concern as the cruise industry continues to flourish. Focusing on spring break awareness and "booze" cruises this presentation explores the dynamics of cruise ship culture and its influences on crime. In addition to onboard crime, a discussion will be held regarding he increasing crime in foreign ports of call. Cruise lines fail to warn passengers of the unsafe destinations in foreign ports of call and misrepresent the ports as being "safe and trustworthy." We will address how this misrepresentation leads to crime occurring at foreign ports and offer safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe. The presentation will conclude with an update on legislation and what actions are being taken to reform the cruise line industry and increase passenger safety.
Presented by: Laurie Dishman, Vice President; and Jamie Barmett, President, International Cruise Victims, South Miami, Florida
Date Rape for Beginners: A Survivor's Seriously Funny and Deeply Serious Story of Trauma and Healing
How do we stop the action if we can't speak the word? Whether survivor, friend or family, we all struggle with how to talk about rape. As a survivor speaking from personal experience, Nancy brings an authentic voice to this difficult topic. As an award-winning storyteller with 20 years experience, she models how to talk about sexual violence without shame or blame--using compassion, humor and powerful narrative to motivate and inspire. This program is designed for men and women, survivors and non-survivors to hear together. “Artful and wise, this is pitch-perfect storytelling, witty as the best stand-up comedy but with a brilliant structure that delivers the audience to its dead-serious heart.” - Patricia Weaver Francisco -- Author, Telling: A Memoir of Rape and Recovery
Presented by: Nancy Donoval, Consultant, Good Art About Hard Stuff, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Does It Work? Evaluating and Assessing Sexual Assault Programming
A key component of sexual assault programming is determining its effectiveness. Previous research has utilized a variety of assessment measures, but not every type of scale or measure is appropriate for different types of programs. Data can be collected to determine if attitudes and/or behaviors were changed based on the presentation (or other intervention), as well as indicate the length of time the changes endured. In addition, instruments can assess the credibility of the presenter and how much the participant identified with the message. A variety of assessment measures will be discussed and provided. The presenters will provide hands on guidance on how to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention (i.e., programs or presentations) for individuals developing or currently providing sexual assault programming. In addition, there will be a brief discussion on how to use previous results to tailor and improve future programming.
Presented by: Rose Marie Ward, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, and John A. Ward, Ph.D., Assistant Director for Clinical and Men's Services; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Effects of the Use of Violent Pornography by Fraternity Men on Bystander Intervention and Rape Myth Acceptance
Over 450 fraternity men at a southern, public university completed measures of their use of sado-masochistic pornography, rape pornography, rape myth acceptance, bystander willingness to intervene, and bystander efficacy. Results showed strong relationships among these variables. Implications will be discussed as a group.
Presented by: John D. Foubert, Ph.D., Associate Professor of College Student Development, and Matt Brosi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
