Classes About Sexual Violence

Peer To Peer: Bridging the Gap through Self-Advocacy

Here are two resources to use to teach 4 classes about Sexual Violence. Here is a guide for leaders with disabilities on how to teach the classes. There is also a workbook to be used by people taking the classes. The third resource is a manual that will help you prepare for teaching about sexual violence. The topics you will learn are:

Class 1: Sexual Violence 101

• Consent and sexual violence
• History of the anti-rape movement
• Rape culture

Class 2: Sexual violence and people with disabilities

• Sexual violence and people with disabilities
• Risks

Class 3: How can a peer supporter help someone who has experienced sexual violence? (Part 1)

• The victim
• How a peer supporter can help?
• Blaming the victim
• Dos and don’ts

Class 4: How can a peer supporter help someone who has experienced sexual violence? (Part 2)

• What to do when someone tells you they have been sexual assaulted
• More things you can do

Download Files for this Resource

• Sexual Violence Classes - Manual for Leaders and Trainers
• Sexual Violence Classes - Workbook for Participants
• A Manual to Prepare to Teach Classes on Sexual and Domestic Violence for Leaders and Allies