“Survival is testament to someone’s strength. Healing is testament to the community surrounding her.” –Lisa Factora-Borchers

When a friend or classmate discloses that they are a survivor of sexual assault or relationship violence what can we do to best support them? What do we say? What do we not say? How can we be their ally, build trust, and help empower them as survivors?
 
This workshop will provide learning space for UMBC’s students to become familiar with the scope of the problem of sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence on college campuses, challenges related to healing for survivors, and tools for personal self-care. The majority of the workshop will focus on best practices for responding sensitively and effectively to our friends and classmates who are survivors experiencing an immediate crisis or ongoing trauma.  
 
Workshop material will be covered from 12-1pm. Presenters have blocked an additional 30 minutes afterwards to be available for further questions and support.

Please register for this event by clicking on "I can attend." We will only offer this workshop if 3 or more students have registered by the morning of October 5th.

Presenters:  Jess Myers and Megan Tagle Adams, Women’s Center staff

Questions? Contact:  Jess Myers, jessm@umbc.edu or x5-2714

This workshop is open only to UMBC students. A faculty and staff workshop will be offered on October 6th at 10am as a part of the Relationship Violence Awareness Month calendar.