Offered in partnership with PACE Centre, the First Responders to Sexual Assault and Sexual Abuse workshop examines the social, cultural, and legal dimensions of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Learn to identify risk factors and warning signs and how to respond when an assault has occurred. This workshop is suitable for anyone who works with survivors of sexual assault, including those in emergency response, healthcare, social work, and law enforcement.
Workshop topics include the following:
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Understanding sexually abusive behavior
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Myths and misconceptions about sexual assault and abuse
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Providing support after an assault
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Sexual assault and the justice system
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An overview of community resources for survivors
Register today to learn how you can help survivors heal, seek justice, and find resilience.
Special Notice
This workshop is recognized as a credit A with the Alberta College of Social Workers.