Education Programs
At VSAC, our education programs are designed to create safer, consent-centered spaces in schools and community settings. Through free or donation-based workshops and trainings for youth, educators, and service providers, we center the voices of those impacted by sexualized violence and systemic inequities. Each session is rooted in respect, reflection, and a shared commitment to equity and inclusion.
Education for Youth
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Ages: (14-18) Grades 9-12
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Time: 1 session at 60 minutes
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Number of Participants: up to 30 students
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Cost: Free of charge
Using interactive activities, discussion and media tools, youth learn about consent, why boundaries are critical to healthy relationships, and how to support themselves and others when their boundaries are crossed. Also discussed are the role of social power in relationships, tools for self-regulation and techniques for bystander intervention, all facilitated with a trauma-informed and consent focus. Workshops are delivered during school hours for classes grades 9-12 of up to 30 students, at no cost.
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The Black & Indigenous Empowerment (B.I.E) group builds on the work of Project Respect and the Black Youth Empowerment (B.Y.E) initiative, which centered Black youth in preventing teen dating violence through culturally relevant education and advocacy. Expanding this vision, B.I.E creates space for both Black and Indigenous youth to connect, lead, and support one another. Rooted in community and culture, the group empowers youth to grow as leaders, challenge systemic violence, and reimagine school environments that foster safety, accountability, consent, and belonging.
To learn more about the Black & Indigenous Empowerment group and its ongoing work, visit the B.I.E. project page.
Education for Adults
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Ages: Adults (Educators, School Administration, Youth Service Providers, etc.)
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Time: 1 session at 120 minutes
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Number of Participants: up to 100 adults
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Cost: Free of charge
Evidence shows that the most significant factors for effective, long-term sexual violence prevention in youth are the confidence and skills of the adults they interact with every day. Using discussion, interactive activities and multimedia resources, our Safer Spaces workshop creates a comfortable space for adults who work with youth to build their confidence and develop their skills in modeling effective consent practices and supporting survivors of sexual assault, using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches. Emphasis is placed on practicing self-care, creating space to ask questions and an opportunity to collaboratively problem solve unique challenges. Workshops are 120-minutes, are offered at a time convenient for the school and at no cost.
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Ages: Adults (Any)
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Time: 1 session at 120 minutes
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Number of Participants: up to 100 adults
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Cost: Recommended donation $500
Designed for anyone who wants to learn consent-informed practice and skills for supporting survivors of sexual violence and how to receive disclosures of assault, Holding Space uses interactive discussions and conversational practice to ensure each session is relevant to the experiences of its participants. With a focus on creating a comfortable and non-judgmental learning environment, Holding Space presents trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to setting boundaries, understanding the relevance of culture in dynamics of power, and step-by-step skills to supporting anyone who has experienced a sexual assault. Emphasis is placed on practicing self-care, creating space to ask questions and an opportunity to collaboratively problem solve unique challenges. Workshops are 120-minutes, come with reference material and resource booklets for all participants, and can be booked with a recommended donation of $500.
VSAC is committed to supporting community organizations of all sizes, and smaller local organizations who may find the recommended donation prohibitive are welcome to enquire about alternative donations, based on organizational size and capacity.
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