Our workshops are developed with the intention to mitigate the effects of sexual violence in our communities, shift cultural perspectives, and reduce stigma experienced by survivors. Content reflects research and articles not limited to peer-reviewed journals, survivor voices, statistical data, best-practices and ethics of mental health professional designations, the Canadian Criminal Code, and harm reduction principles.
If you are interested in having us present a workshop to a group, either in-person or by virtual means, we look forward to hearing from you. We are available to consult with you on the needs of the group you are working with and customize workshops to best meet those needs. Fees vary based on location, group size, and customization.
For more information or to schedule a workshop on anything related to sexual violence or healthy relationships, please call our office at 204-753-5353 or fill out the form below.
You are welcome to utilize the workshop content below for education purposes and personal use. Please do not modify any of the files.
Attendees will learn context surrounding sexual violence, why it occurs, the effects it has, where to seek support, and gain confidence in compassionately responding to an individual who discloses their experiences.
Topics covered include:
- What is sexualized violence? – Legal & trauma-informed definitions
- Understanding consent
- Societal & systemic root causes of violenc
- The impacts of rape culture & busting myths
- What are boundaries?
- Empathic responses to disclosures
- Grounding techniques
- Self & community care
Workplaces look different, but sexual harassment creates the same harm. This workshop is geared towards employees and management teams alike, to create more respectful workplaces.
Topics covered include:
- Legal compliance & risk mitigation – laws & regulations on harassment, discrimination & workplace safety (Bill 210)
- Understanding consent
- Identifying workplace sexual harassment
- Bystander intervention
- Creating cultures of respect & consent at work
This workshop is geared towards youth, an
d adults who interact with youth, to better understand consent in the digital world.
Topics covered include:
- What is consent?
- Sexting & safety
- Sextortion
- What does the law say?
- How does someone get help?
SARAH Lunch & Learn workshops are free learning opportunities and held from 12pm – 1pm over Microsoft Teams.
Content is formatted with both service providers and survivors in mind. For more information or to get on the contact list to hear about future workshops, e-mail support@survivors-hope.ca
Watch past workshops:
- Trauma-Informed Care for Sexual Violence Survivors
- Understanding Sexual Assault Legal Procedures
- Survivor’s Guide to Sex, Drugs, Alcohol & Consent
- The Art of the Write-Up (SA Documentation): Part 1
- The Art of the Write-Up (SA Documentation): Part 2
- Building Resiliency: Vicarious Trauma & Caring for Self
- Horror & Trauma Healing
Language is constantly evolving, but language is also powerful and meaningful. It expresses intent, respect, and knowledge. The words we choose impacts the way we feel about ourselves, the stigma of sexualized violence that survivor’s experience, and the relationships that we are able to build between each other.
These quick reference documents give brief, trauma-informed, simplifications of complicated concepts and terms that may be used when speaking about sexual violence, the impacts of this experience, and how to begin to heal.
References are provided and we encourage you to explore these valuable resources for more information. You may also contact us (using the form above) to achieve a better understanding, or, to arrange a workshop for your organization to learn more about sexual violence terminology.
- Terminology – Types of Sexualized Violence
- Terminology – Causes & Impacts of Sexualized Violence
- Terminology – Healing from Sexualized Violence & Other Terms
- SADI Workshops for Manitoba Youth in Interlake-Eastern schools. For more information or to schedule a SADI workshop, please visit: SADI Workshops