Workshops Available
Education is an important part of SASC’s work to prevent sexual violence and strengthen how our campus communities respond when harm occurs. We offer workshops for UBC students, student groups, faculty, staff, and campus units.
Our workshops combine evidence-informed learning with practical strategies participants can apply in their communities and roles. Sessions are interactive, accessible, trauma-informed, survivor-centred, and grounded in anti-oppressive practice. Where possible, we tailor examples, activities, and discussion to the needs and experiences of each group.
Questions about SASC workshops or educational resources? Please contact SASC@ams.ubc.ca
Workshops Offered:
- SASC 101: Services introduction
- SV 101: Sexual Violence Foundations
- R2D: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
- Leadership training: Sexual Violence Prevention and Response for Student Leaders
- UBC campus partner training: Sexual Violence Prevention and Response for Campus Stakeholders
SASC 101: Services Introduction
This 15 minute workshop introduces attendees to SASC, our scope, the services we provide, and how students can access support. Participants will learn about available support options, what someone can expect when reaching out to SASC, and how to connect themselves or another person with our services.
This workshop typically takes 15-30 minutes
SV 101: Sexual Violence Foundations
SV101 workshop provides an accessible starting point to engaging with the subjects: sexual violence, consent, prevention, and support within university communities. Participants explore the different and individualized ways sexual violence can occur across relationships, spaces, and communities in campus contexts
This workshop typically takes 60 minutes
R2D: Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence
R2D workshop builds participants’ confidence in responding to disclosures of sexualized violence in a way that is supportive, person-centered and trauma-informed. Participants learn about the many reasons someone may or may not disclose, the range of ways survivors may respond to trauma, and how an initial response can affect a survivor’s sense of safety, choice, and access to support.
This workshop typically takes 60 minutes. Responding to disclosures is usually intended to be facilitated in conjunction with SV101.
Leadership training: Sexual Violence Prevention and Response for Student Leaders
This workshop is designed for student leaders who help shape the culture of clubs, teams, societies, events, programs, and other student communities. Participants examine how leadership, group norms, and power dynamics can influence consent, belonging, and safety. The workshop provides practical tools for establishing respectful expectations, recognizing and interrupting harmful behaviour, responding supportively to disclosures, and connecting students with appropriate resources. This workshop may be particularly relevant for club executives, orientation leaders, peer mentors, event organizers, student society representatives, and other students in leadership or community-building roles.
This workshop typically takes 60 minutes
UBC campus partner training: Sexual Violence Prevention and Response for Campus Stakeholders
This workshop is designed for faculty, staff, supervisors, administrators, and student-facing campus units. Participants consider how sexual violence can affect students’ safety, well-being, participation, and access to education. The workshop explores how institutional practices, power dynamics, and responses from people in positions of authority can either create barriers or support a survivor’s safety and agency.
This workshop typically takes 60 minutes
Other Topics & Custom Workshops
If you want to cover other workshop topics or cover multiple workshop topics in one event, contact us about creating a custom workshop for your group.
Request a Workshop
Ready to request a SASC workshop? Reach us at SASC@ams.ubc.ca. Please ensure you include information about your audience, approximate group size, preferred dates, available session length, accessibility needs, and any particular learning goals you would like us to consider.