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Educational and Skill-Building Workshops for Students & Peer Educators

Provide engaging and interactive prevention workshops that are memorable to your students

With Gen Z's average attention span being just 8 seconds, it's crucial to facilitate training that grabs and maintains interest. Our workshops geared towards college students are designed to do just that. Through a mix of creative methods, including large and small group discussions, storytelling, interactive games, and videos, we ensure our sessions are informative, enjoyable, and memorable.

Invite us to your campus or community group to facilitate virtual or in-person workshops for your general student body or peer educators. Experience training that truly connects and resonates with your community.

All in-person workshops come with free stickers, buttons, and art prints for attendees.

What it’s like working with us

  • “Working with RVCC is a pleasure! The staff is responsive, thoughtful, and professional. RVCC staff are also complete experts in their field. RVCC has provided invaluable guidance to Merced College as we grow our Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Program. RVCC's inclusive outreach materials resonate with our students. The workshops they have brought to our campus are effective, engaging and get high marks from students and faculty alike. The experience and energy that RVCC staff bring to campus will breathe new life into your programming!”

    -Carissa, Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Program Manager, Merced College

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Student Participant Feedback

  • "Super engaging mix of listening and activities, super friendly + kind presenters!"

  • "This is essential content. The videos were great. The presenters are passionate. Your card decks are fire."

  • “I enjoyed the different kinds of activities and how they were all purposeful and directed towards the overall learning goal."

  • "Presenters did such a good job and I loved the games and small group discussions."

  • “Amazing job, 10/10. It all felt very organized and simple to understand :)”

  • “Very informative presentation and loved the activities and resources provided!”

Educational Workshops for the Student Body

Swipe Right for Consent & Healthy Relationships

Dating is tough, right? We all know the struggle. But don’t settle for less. You deserve healthy relationships! Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where we'll help you figure out your wants, desires, and boundaries. You'll learn how to practice consent, navigate conflict, communicate your needs, and build connections that don't suck.

We Will Rise: Creating a Community of Support for Survivors

In this interactive workshop, you’ll gain insights into the root causes of sexual violence and brainstorm what a world without sexual violence will look like. In addition, we’ll explore the complex barriers survivors face when accessing resources and provide practical skills you can use to support survivors on a personal and community level.

How to Intervene When Someone is Being Creepy

Ever find yourself witnessing someone engaging in ways that make your stomach feel uneasy? You know, like not taking no for an answer, yelling and humiliating their partner, or crossing the line into stalker territory? It's not easy to know what to do in those moments. That's where our workshop comes in. We'll give you the tools to intervene when you witness sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking. And tips for creating a campus community that supports survivors and doesn’t tolerate harm.

Queer Love, Healthy Vibes:

You deserve love that’s healthy, not toxic! Join us for a fun and interactive workshop centering the experiences of the Queer Community. We’ll explore the Queer dating scene, the challenges and strengths of our community, and tools we can use to build healthier relationships that fully embrace and celebrate our identities.

Dating Violence & Its Intersections With Systems of Oppression

Learn about the complex dynamics of dating/domestic violence and how it’s shaped by systems of power, privilege, and oppression like racism, sexism, and homophobia. Explore how these systems impact survivors' experiences and their access to support. Lastly, develop tools for supporting survivors in your life and in our campus community.

Sexual Racism in the Media: How Stereotypes Impact Dating, Consent, and Safety for Communities of Color

This workshop centers the experiences and voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Join us for a powerful discussion exploring how racialized media stereotypes shape our dating experiences, perceptions of consent, and overall safety as People of Color. Through personal stories and group reflections, we’ll unpack how these stereotypes fuel a culture of sexual violence, and discuss ways to challenge them, while uplifting the authentic stories of our communities.

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Skill-Building Workshops for Peer Educators

How to Motivate Your Peers to Act to End Sexual Violence

How can you motivate your peers to intervene, to practice consent and prevent sexual violence? How can you influence their behaviors? By exploring behavioral science principles, we'll provide you with empowering tools for positively shifting your peers' everyday actions, communicating effectively, and increasing student engagement.

Tools for Centralizing Marginalized Communities in Your Prevention Work

Discover how people’s identities, such as race, gender identity, sexuality and class intersect to shape their unique lived experiences, including those of survivors of sexual violence. Through engaging discussions, interactive activities, and real-world examples, this workshop will provide you with strategies to effectively apply intersectionality in your violence prevention efforts.

How to Centralize Prevention Norms Across Campus

How can you establish culture change? How can you creatively reach your peers? In this workshop, we'll explore the key frameworks, values, and components of an effective sexual violence prevention program. In addition, we’ll brainstorm innovative projects and outreach strategies you can implement on your campus.

Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Reach Your Peers

Learn tools for engaging your campus community through social media, including reels, TikTok trends, hook-lines, story features, and more. By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to utilize social media effectively, ensuring your messages reach a wider audience while promoting prevention messages on your campus.

Calling In & Addressing Sticky Situations

As you educate others about sexual violence, sticky situations can arise such as encountering victim-blaming comments or attitudes. During this interactive session, we will explore practical tools and techniques to skillfully engage with individuals who hold differing perspectives. You will learn how to call in and meet people where they are, fostering understanding and empathy while navigating sensitive topics.

  • "I reached out to RVCC so we could have them support my student employee training for this academic year. I loved working with RVCC because they were great with communication, had inclusive content and artwork and created a safe and welcoming space for our team. Our facilitator, Skye, did such a wonderful presentation. My staff later shared that they were so inspired from their time together and enjoyed learning from them."

    -Valara, Director of CARE, UC Merced