Educator Awareness Video
First Point of Contact Training
This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to deal appropriately with a disclosure of sexual violence, in settings where this is likely to occur. It is also a pre-requisite for anyone wishing to do voluntary work (e.g. fundraising) with Galway Rape Crisis Centre. The training is delivered by Galway Rape Crisis Centre counsellors with extensive client experience and training skills, and counselling professionals from the University of Galway.
This training specifically targets third-level staff and student leaders, including student services, college administration, counselling and wellbeing, academic programme management and research, and agencies/organisations relevant to education and research.
This training covers topics including:
- Critical understanding of consent and SVH (sexual violence and harassment).
- Communication/interpersonal skills.
- Confronting your biases around Sexual Violence and Harassment.
- Interpersonal skills to support receiving a disclosure.
- Self-care practices following a disclosure.
- Support services for survivors of SVH and the people supporting them.
- Mandatory reporting information.
To find out more about First Point of Contact Training, email activeconsent@universityofgalway.ie or click here »
Sexual Violence and Harassment: How to Support Yourself and Your Peers
This eLearning module introduces a nuanced understanding of sexual violence and harassment, and was designed specifically for young people aged 17-25.
This self-guided module brings users on a gamified journey to increase knowledge and build confidence to navigate the complexities of consent. The module also provides users with practical and introductory skills in supporting friends who disclose negative sexual experiences and how to safely intervene in developing negative situations in peer groups and communities.
Click here to learn more and to access the module.
Sexual Consent workshops for FET and Youthreach
The Active* Consent Workshop (available in-person or online) provides a sex-positive and safe space to explore the nuances of sexual consent.
The workshop supports young people in building their knowledge of consent as a key component of positive sexual health and well-being. We believe that effective consent education supports young people’s sexual health and agency, and is taught through a sex-positive lens that empowers the reflection necessary to make informed choices about whether or not they ever choose to be intimate with another person.
Click here to learn more about the workshop, possible briefing sessions, and how to get trained as a facilitator.
You can also contact us to get in touch with our FET co-ordinator for any queries.
Green Flags activity
The Relationship Green Flags Activity is a positive, interactive exercise that encourages participants to reflect on their idea of a “good” romantic partner, and the positive aspects of romantic and sexual relationships. It helps to show that consent is a positive concept, not just something related to sexual violence.
While we should be aware of red flags, as it is important to raise peoples’ awareness of abusive/unhealthy relationships, it is also important to share information on what healthy relationships look like.
This is a great activity for any learning institution for a variety of events, including:
- Student/learner orientation
- Wellness Week
- Consent Week
- SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance) Week
Click here for our How-To guide on delivering the Green Flags activity in your institution.
