First Responders to Sexual Assault -FOR CURRENT BVC STUDENTS & STAFF ONLY

This is a 2-day training for CURRENT BVC students, staff, and faculty only.

If you want to receive a certificate you cannot miss more than 15 min each day.

You will be charged $25 for this workshop which will be refunded to you after you have completed the 2-day workshop or canceled your tickets within 48 hours of the workshop.

Date: November 12th & November 13th, 2024

Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Location: In-person S4021 (South Campus fourth floor)

This training is beneficial to both students and employees at Bow Valley College to learn how to identify and respond to people impacted by sexual violence. Bow Valley College community members will increase their skills and confidence to address sexual abuse and sexual assault, both on and off campus.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Define sexual violence and describe its various forms

Understand the short and long-term impacts of sexual violence across the lifespan

Articulate why sexual violence is never the fault of the person who has been harmed

Explain the attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate sexual violence and other root causes

Provide a positive and supportive first response to a disclosure of sexual violence

Identify resources and referrals to support those who have experienced sexual violence

Host or Publisher Bow Valley College for BVC students and Staff/Faculty only