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Sensibilities, Inc |
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Cordelia Anderson M.A. — Prevention Works |
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TRAINING SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE |
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Countering Normalization of Sexual Harm: A Key Component in Prevention of Child Sexual Exploitation – Definitions of normalization, sexually toxic society, compliant victimization, and child sexual exploitation are combined with multiple examples from a variety of venues, studies that show the impact. Special attention is paid to prevention strategies across the spectrum of prevention. The Role of the Pornified Culture in Prevention of Child Sexual Exploitation & Sexual Violence (or, From Dr. Seuss to Porn) – Definitions and depictions of current, easily accessible internet pornography as well as the impact of pornography on children, teens, relationships and our lives. The session also examines the critical importance of addressing pornography and the pornified culture in prevention work. Intimacy & Love – Keys To Counter a Sexually Toxic Society – (Helping Youth Develop Caring Connections, Healthy Relationships): Definitions of the “I & L” words: Intimacy, Love; and indicators of a healthy relationship are part of this workshop that focuses on the protective factors or strengths that help counter the constant stream of exploitive and violent messages that shape attitudes, values and behaviors. Pornography: It’s Impact and Why It Matters to Promotion of Sexual Health and Prevention of Child Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Violence. This session explores debates and findings about the impact of pornography. The industry propaganda is challenged and attention is paid to the impact from the changing content and access. Rather than accepting that pornography is sex and to be sexy is to be pornified this session distinguishes between sexuality and the exploitive and degrading commoditization and objectification of sex, women and children. Sexual Reality Check – Clarification of what behaviors fit where along the sexual behavior continuum. Hear more about the differences so we can reduce harm and better guide youth as well as examining the impact of this work on our own lives. What’s Sex Got To Do With It? – Some argue that all violence prevention is the same, but too often sex and sexuality are dropped off from the discussion with a general focus on “interpersonal violence” “bullying” or “respect”. This session revisits the old question of “what does sex have to do with it?” and further looks at the need to balance promoting sexual health and preventing sexual harm. Sexual Health: Do We Really Need to Talk About “IT?” – Definitions of sexual health, sexual esteem, healthy relationships, sexually toxic society and differences between sex and sexuality are included. The “Sexual Behavior Continuum” is described as a tool to help adults and youth distinguish between healthy and harmful behaviors. Arguments are made for the relevance of promoting sexual health as a key component of primary prevention.
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Burnout, Self-Care, Secondary trauma, Compassion Fatigue and Organizational Health, – Trauma work can be an organizational hazard. This session includes information on keeping professionals healthy; addresses both individual and organizational issues.
Bullying & Cyberbullying – Bystanders, Targets, Doers, Toxic Society – Provides information on the problem and best practices for prevention and intervention. Can include restorative methods and circle dialogue or lecture.
Bullying & Cyberbullying – Links With Sexual Abuse & Safety Prevention – Recognize and respond to links between harmful behaviors to strengthen prevention efforts. The 3 P’s: Promotion, Protection & Prevention: - Promotion -Positive youth development, assets and resiliency; Protection - safety/security measures; Prevention information and skill development = all part of comprehensive safety & well-being efforts. Talking About “It” – We are failing to talk about real issues when children, youth and adults really need information based on facts, not fears. Rethinking Prevention Approaches with Children, Youth & Adults – Learn effective ways to address the current realities of the continuum of sexual harms and abduction, with messages to potential victims, perpetrators, bystanders and the sexually toxic society. Artful Possibilities: - The arts are a powerful tool for cross cultural education and interactive, “grab your attention” learning. Learn ways to integrate the arts into prevention efforts. Touchy Issues – Are all sexual behaviors in youth “risk behaviors?” Are we working to prevent sexual harm or sexuality? When a youth goes “willingly” does that mean the older person is not accountable? When does age difference lead to unequal partners? What about when the “victim” is “in love?” Explore these questions and more. Restorative Practices for Prevention and Intervention – Learn the philosophy and practice of restorative justice as it applies to schools, youth serving organizations and staff development or conflict. Circle Training –Participants learn about restorative practices with the emphasis on circles for prevention and intervention. SEAD (Stop Everything & Dialogue) as a model for school wide dialogue and action planning is described. |
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Cordelia Anderson Sensibilities, Inc. 4405 Garfield Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-824-6217
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