Sexual Assault Prevention Seminar
Fri., Nov. 13th 9am-12:30pm
231 Norton Hall and KSU-Marietta Recreational Center
Session 1: Bystander Intervention Workshop
“Have you ever you ever had the opportunity to help someone in a potentially harmful situation, but you did not know what to do? If you were being harassed or disrespected, what would you want a bystander to do for you?
There are various reasons why we don’t intervene when we see others in uncomfortable situations. Through active learning experiences and awareness education, bystanders can build the necessary skills for taking action. Bystander Intervention is a vital element in preventing sexual misconduct and/or violence. By addressing unacceptable behavior consistently, we create a cultural shift of societal norms surrounding sexual misconduct and sexual violence.
This workshop will address:
Awareness. We will discuss and define terms of sexual misconduct and sexual violence.
Active Bystanders. What does it mean to be an active bystander? What is your responsibility to help strangers and those that you know? We will discuss what it means to be an active bystander and the sense of responsibility and motivation needed to step in and help.
Societal Norms. People often assume that someone else will help others when potentially harmful situations arise. We will discuss research behind this train of thought and how we can shift societal norms through action.
Options for Action. What are challenges to bystanders intervening when they witness potentially harmful situations occurring? We will discuss challenges to intervening and options for overcoming these challenges.
Skill Building. Oftentimes, bystanders want to assist but do not know how to properly intervene. We will practice building skills to properly equip bystanders with knowledge and skills to intervene, protect themselves, and to be supportive of others.
When: Friday, Nov. 13th, 9-10:45am
Where: 231 Norton Hall
About The Trainer:
Alexis Carter currently serves as the Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Affairs and a Title IX Deputy at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA. Prior to her work at UNG, she held positions at Kennesaw State University and Georgia Highlands College.
Session 2: Self-Defense Workshop
This fun and interactive, hands-on session will cover basic techniques for defending oneself against a physical assault. Come and learn how to defend yourself! Your instructor will be Sean “Breeze” Dyer.
Sean is a professional mixed martial artist. He holds a 2nd degree Black Belts in American Karate & Choi Kwang Do and a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roberto Traven/Chip Coffey. Sean has also trained extensively in Muay Thai under Manu Ntoh, garnered multiple 1st place medals in various BJJ/Grappling tournaments (Atlanta Open, Naga, Good Fight: Submission Only), and has over 15 years of martial arts experience. Currently, Sean works as the Head MMA/BJJ Coach at UFC GYM Perimeter.
When: Friday, 13th, 11am-12:30pm
Where: KSU-Marietta Recreational Center (Studio Room)
Space is limited. Please use this link to register for both workshops: http://goo.gl/forms/I7XtNBiVWu