Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence Workshop
For Relationship Violence Awareness Month for UMBC Students
Location
On Campus : Women's Center
Date & Time
October 4, 2017, 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Description
“Survival is testament to someone’s strength. Healing is testament to the community surrounding her.” –Lisa Factora-Borchers
We often have questions about how to best support friends and peers who have experienced sexual assault and interpersonal violence. What do we say? What do we not say? Most importantly, how can we build trust and help empower survivors and create a survivor-responsive campus community?
This workshop, held during Relationship Violence Awareness Month will address common questions, challenges, and best practices for directly and indirectly supporting survivors of sexual violence. The majority of the workshop will focus on the best ways to respond sensitively and effectively to survivors who are experiencing an immediate crisis or ongoing trauma.
Workshop material will be covered from 4-5:15pm. Presenters have blocked an additional 30 minutes afterwards to be available for further questions and support.
Please register for this event by clicking on "I can attend." We will only offer this workshop if 5 or more people have registered by the afternoon of Tuesday, 10/3 by 7pm.
Presenters: Jess Myers and Amelia Meman, Women’s Center staff
Questions? Contact: Jess Myers, jessm@umbc.edu or x5-2714
The Women's Center is located on the ground floor of The Commons - right by the Yum Shoppe!
