Frequently Asked Questions for Workshops
Who are the workshops for?
Undergraduate students interested in training can register for Tools for Change.
Graduate students can register for Tools for Change or a tailored program aimed at graduate students called, Social and Professional Competency Training which includes sexualized violence prevention content.
We also offer tailored training called Preventing and Responding to Sexualized Violence at UVic: Training for Staff and Faculty. It is offered several times a year.
Why should I take this training?
- have never taken the training and are employed or volunteer at UVic.
- have not taken the training in over 2 years.
- want to create a culture free from Sexualized Violence at UVic!
We aim to equip all students, staff, and faculty with the necessary information to actively prevent Sexualized Violence from happening, and to respond in a Trauma-informed and Survivor-centred manner when it does occur.
What will I learn?
- what is Sexualized Violence (SV).
- who is most impacted by SV and why.
- how to receive a Disclosure.
- how to support and appropriately refer Survivors.
- policy and support options and pathways.
- everyday practices of Consent, respect and boundary setting.
- how to intervene to prevent Sexualized Violence.
When should I take a training like this?
Scheduling training sessions regularly allows for the maintenance of collective shared understanding and development of relevant awareness, and is effective as a means of preventing harm from happening.