The Office of Title IX, in collaboration with the SAVE Task Force, offers on-going training and presentations for faculty, staff, and students on a variety of topics related to Title IX policies and Sexual Harassment Prevention.
This training for employees covers Title IX policies, procedures, and reporting requirements as well as how to utilize a trauma-informed approach to support students when a disclosure is made. Facilitated by Jennifer Quinn, Director of Title IX, and Sarah Valois, Sexual Assault Response Counselor.
Training is 60 minutes in length.
Upcoming Dates: to be announced
This training is for employees who have already attended the “Understanding Title IX and How to Support Students” training. This training covers the changes to the new Title IX regulations effective Aug. 14, 2020.
Per Clery Act and VAWA recommendations, and Worcester State policy, all faculty and staff who travel with students must attend a pre-departure training. Please refer to reporting your travel and scheduling your pre-departure training.
In class training & presentations are offered on a variety of topics in a variety of modalities. We offer in-person, online and remote programs. See the menu below for current offerings. In addition, if you would like a unique presentation please reach out to Jen Quinn or the Counseling Center to discuss.
You can also request in-class trainings and presentations for academic classes.
A Worcester-State-University-specific bystander intervention program drawn from evidence based programs such as Bringing In The Bystander and The Green Dot Program. This program educates our students with the skills needed to intervene and prevent incidents of sexual misconduct, relational abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health concerns, and bias-related incidents. Primarily implemented in first-year student classes but open to the community.
One Love trainings are facilitated by a member of the Worcester State SAVE Task Force.
Escalation is a film that honestly and compellingly tells the story of an abusive relationship –– from its sweet beginnings to the tragic end. The authentic depiction of unhealthy behavior escalating into violence helps students understand and recognize the early signs of relationship abuse.
The 40-minute screening is followed by a guided discussion. Total time: 90 minutes.
Social media can skew our view of the relationships around us and, in some cases, influence our decisions to stay in unhealthy ones. This workshop will explore all 10 signs of an unhealthy relationship.
The 5 min. screening is followed by a 30-50 minute guided conversation.
This presentation, conducted by Jen Quinn, briefly describes the history of Title IX and then dives deeper into the current Title IX policy, procedures and reporting options for students. Some statistical data is also discussed.
Presentation can be modified for a 50 minute or long block class period.
In this workshop, students will learn how to recognize stalking behaviors, characteristics of stalkers, effects on victims and how to support a friend who may be experiencing stalking. Statistics will also be discussed.
In this workshop, students will learn about the prevalence of sexual violence on college campuses, the impact of traumatic experiences on survivors, and the importance of prevention efforts as bystanders. Education and information on affirmative consent may also be included depending on the class period.
This presentation can be modified for a 50 minute or long block class period and is facilitated by a member of the SAVE task force.
Consent education is necessary as a primary prevention effort against sexual violence on our campus. This interactive workshop will help students understand what consent is –– and what it is not –– and the importance of creating a culture of consent on our campus, as well as how to practice it and make it a part of our everyday lives through our “I Ask” campaign.
This presentation is geared toward a 50 minute class and is facilitated by a member of the SAVE task force. For longer class blocks it is recommended to combine with another topic such as bystander intervention, healthy relationships or sexual assault prevention and education.
This workshop will educate participants about the prevalence and impact of trauma on those who experience it. Participants will learn the do’s, and don’ts, of a trauma-informed approach including the way to listen to, support, ,and empower those impacted while minimizing the risk of retraumatization. Attention will be given to the impact of sexual and relational violence although this approach is necessary in working with anyone who may be impacted by a traumatic event including the impact of racial violence and political injustices and the type of traumatic events discussed can be tailored to the class needs.
This presentation can be modified for a 50 minute or long block class period and is facilitated Sarah Valois, Sexual Assault Response Counselor or another member of the Counseling Center.
If you are interested in requiring your students to complete any of the Vector Solutions courses as a class assignment please see the information below, and fill out the registration form.
Upon completion of the registration form, Jen Quinn will reach out for a list of participating students’ email addresses, and will send them an invitation to start their assignment(s) on the designated start date. You will be sent a list of students who complete it the day following the due date.
Available Vector Solutions courses:
This course provides ongoing alcohol & substance abuse prevention training for students. Part II of the program can be completed 30 days later to measure attitudes and behavior changes and learning outcomes (30 min. part 1, 5 min. part 2).
This course provides ongoing training that emphasizes healthy relationship skills, tactics for bystander intervention among close friends, and survivor empathy. Part II of the program can be completed 30 days later to measure attitudes and behavior changes and learning outcomes (30 min. part 1, 5 min. part 2).
This course shows students how to best display diversity, equity, and inclusion. Part II of the program can be completed 30 days later to measure attitudes and behavior changes and learning outcomes( 40 min. Part 1, 5 min. Part 2).
This course equips undergraduates with essential skills and information to navigate the stressors and emotional challenges associated with college life. This mental health course helps learners practice self-care strategies, recognize when they, or their peers, are in distress, and take action to find additional support. Part II of the program can be completed 30 days later to measure attitudes and behavior changes and learning outcomes (45 min. Part 1, 5 min. Part 2).
The RAD program, offered through University Police, is a free self-defense course offered at the University. This course has its foundations in education and awareness. The course includes lecture, discussion, and hands-on self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. The University offers Basic RAD, Advanced RAD, Weapons Defense, and Keychain Defense classes. For more information, contact Donald Brickman (dbrickman@worcester.edu) or Brittany Rende (brende@worcester.edu).
Student presentations can be given via student organizations, athletic teams, residence life programming, etc., by filling out the presentation request form.
In this workshop, students will learn about the prevalence of sexual violence on college campuses, the impact of traumatic experiences on survivors and the importance of prevention efforts as bystanders. Education and information on affirmative consent may also be included depending on the class period.
Consent education is necessary as a primary prevention effort against sexual violence on our campus. This interactive workshop will help students understand what consent is –– and what it is not –– the importance of creating a culture of consent on our campus, as well as how to practice it and make it a part of our everyday lives through our “I Ask” campaign.
This workshop will educate participants about the prevalence and impact of trauma on those who experience it. Participants will learn the do’s, and don’ts, of a trauma-informed approach including the way to listen to, support and empower those impacted while minimizing the risk of retraumatization. Attention will be given to the impact of sexual and relational violence although this approach is necessary in working with anyone who may be impacted by a traumatic event including the impact of racial violence and political injustices and the type of traumatic events discussed can be tailored to the class needs.
The RAD program, offered through University Police, is a free self-defense course offered at the University. This course has its foundations in education and awareness. The course includes lecture, discussion and hands on self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. The University offers Basic RAD, Advanced RAD, Weapons Defense, and Keychain Defense classes. For more information, contact Donald Brickman (dbrickman@worcester.edu) or Brittany Rende (brende@worcester.edu).
