Sexual Harassment & Sexual Violence Workshop
Are You Worried About Sexual Harassment in Your Institution?
A 2020 Dreams Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence workshop can help your university, college, school or youth institution tackle the sexual harassment issue before it really takes root, empowering young people to take the steps needed to protect themselves from becoming a victim – or a perpetrator. Where sexual harassment is already occurring, we can help those experiencing it to recognise it, end it and access the support they need.
In the simplest sense, sexual harassment can be defined as unwanted sexual behaviour that takes place without consent. It can occur regardless of a person’s gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or age. However, statistics reveal that women report many more sexual assaults than men, highlighting the likely gendered aspect of this crime.
It is important that students understand that they are never at fault for being targeted by unwanted sexual behaviour and that help is available to them.
There are several types of sexual harassment, including:
- Wolf-whistling
- Leering
- Catcalling
- Unwanted comments or jokes about people’s bodies or sex lives
- Non-consensual photos sharing – including revenge p*rn
- Stalking or following someone (in person or online)
- Sexual violence, which includes groping, sexual abuse, rape and any other form of sexual assault.
More generally, sexual harassment violates the target’s dignity and creates an unacceptably offensive environment.
Key Stats*
- The police recorded over 70,000 rapes in the year ending March 22, a record number (Rape Crisis).
- One in four women and one in 20 men have been sexually abused as adults (Rape Crisis).
- 97% of women aged 18-24 have been sexually harassed. 96% didn’t report it because they felt nothing would happen. (UN Women UK).
Challenging Myths About Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
There are many stubborn myths which place young people in danger of being sexually abused or engaging in sexually abusive behaviour. Although many people imagine a rapist to be a stranger lurking in an alleyway, the facts are that around 88 per cent of rapes are perpetrated by those known to the victim. By highlighting this statistic, a 2020 Dreams Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Workshop will help young people to continue to enjoy the freedom to express themselves socially while remaining vigilant for the signs of trouble.
Book a 2020 Dreams Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Workshop today!
With sexual assaults on the rise in the UK, there has never been a more urgent need for preventative measures. A 2020 Dreams Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Workshop
Participants will learn that only the perpetrator is to blame for sexual harassment and that there is no such thing as a stereotypical abuser or victim. Sexual harassment and sexual violence can happen to, and be perpetrated by, people of any age, gender, social class, sexual orientation, race, cultural background, faith, ability, physical size, shape and appearance.
Through sensitive but engaging role play and forum-based exercises, students will get to fully explore potential harassment and abuse scenarios, and develop the skills to recognise and manage them going forward.
Our experienced facilitators recognise that the nature of this topic can trigger distress in those who have experienced sexual harassment and violence. Course content is designed to minimise this risk, and facilitators will provide advice on sources of support throughout the workshop.
The flexibility of our workshops means they can be deployed anywhere in the UK and adapted for any group of young people, from universities, colleges and PRUs right down to schools, where we can provide children with age appropriate content about recognising healthy and unhealthy relationships and behaviours.
You might also be interested in our Sexual Bullying and Consent workshops.
