Webinars - Sexual Assault Response Training

ANNOUNCING THE 2008 SERIES

 
Residence Life, Campus Police, Judicial Affairs, Faculty, and Senior Administrators

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Coming Soon: More information about the 2008 Sexual Assault Response Training Series.

We will address date rape, cyber-dating, alcohol, rape drugs, sexual exploitation, coercion, intimidation, acquaintance rape, same-sex assault . . . men, women, minors, students of color . . . parties and residence halls . . . . Greeks and athletes .  .  . and more.  Participants will learn the appropriate way to respond when someone reports a sexual assault and the role of rape crisis counselors, attorneys, sexual assault nurse examiners, peers, family members, campus police, local police, school counselors, and other key individuals. 

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Series Highlights

Real-time Web-Cast:  Visual support for the presentation is provided through a simultaneous web-cast of information provided in a multi-media presentation.

Interactive Case Studies and Q & A Sections:  Participants can respond on the spot to case studies and polls.  Answers are instantly quantified and visually broadcast during the program.  Participants can also send questions through a chat function to which the panelists can respond.

Complete Anonymity:  All questions submitted through the chat function and all responses to the interactive polls and case studies are anonymous.  There is absolutely no risk of embarrassment for asking “beginner” questions or peer judgment for responding to a poll or case study.

Archived Recordings:  Busy staff members may not be able to make it to all of the live sessions.  Therefore we host an online Resource Center where recordings of the sessions can be watched when it is most convenient for the viewer – any time, any day.

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Topics Covered

Definitions and Statistics:  An overview of sexual assault, harassment, stalking, rape, and sexual exploitation, including the difference between forced-based and consent-based conceptualizations, are provided. 

Medical Attention:  Physical evidence collection, STI testing, and transportation to the hospital are just a few of the important facets of response that are elucidated.

Reporting Options:  Jurisdiction, minors, criminal vs. civil vs. campus procedures, confidentiality, Clery Act reporting, anonymous reports, 3rd party reports, “in-direct” reports, statute of limitations, and restraining orders are thoroughly discussed and analyzed.

Support and Counseling:  Post traumatic stress disorder, depression/suicide, and other common reactions are addressed.  Ways in which counseling centers, rape crisis centers, campus ministry, campus police, residence life staff, family, and friends can help and support a survivor are also detailed.

Survivors’ Perspectives:  The audience hears a first-person testimonial about getting help after an assault, information about the Sexual Assault Victims’ Bill of Rights, and more.

Responding to the Accused:  Side-taking, liability, options, presumptions, and retaliation are examined in light of actual cases.

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Who can participate?  As many people as you like - you receive unlimited connections!  These seminars are appropriate for RA’s, police officers, peer counselors, faculty, health professionals, counseling staff, rape crisis center personnel, and anyone else who wants to assist someone who reports a sexual assault.

Note:  The training will not conflict with individual school policies, but will bring to life what is often described in handbooks.    Case studies are provided for group discussion and application of newly attained knowledge.  A thorough training manual, complete with an easy-to-follow checklist is also available.  It is available in electronic format so that you can easily customize the phone numbers and resources for your institution.

Questions? Please contact us at 610.989.0651 or e-mail us at webinars@campusoutreachservices.com for more information.

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