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The SARP Center’s Education Team is available to give presentations regarding the dynamics of sexual assault, prevention techniques, and community resources to schools, service clubs, businesses, and community groups.    

For Schools

Interactive classroom presentations are designed for grades 7 through college. Presentations define sexual assault, discuss myths, and give prevention information and resources.  Other discussion topics include, but are not limited to sexual harassment, drug facilitated sexual assault, assertiveness skills and safety tips. 

 

Comments from Teachers and Students

 

San Luis Obispo County Teachers

  • “I have arranged to have the SARP Center present to my 8th grade students for the past 15 years. Their information has always been a valued part of my curriculum.  I recommend their presentations to any middle school aged students and above.”  — Doug Morrow, Laguna Middle School
  • “SARP staffs’ ability to both relate to and challenge students has greatly enhanced learning in my Human Sexuality Classes.” – Melinda Jones, Cuesta College
  • “The students and faculty of Juvenile Hall have benefited from these poignant presentations and we would not hesitate to recommend them to others.” – Kathy Teufel, SLO Juvenile Court School

 

San Luis Obispo County Students

  • “This topic is not easy to talk about but you did a great job helping us understand what sexual assault is really about.”
  • “If something ever happened to me, I would be comfortable coming to you.”
  • “Thank you for keeping me safe and telling me how to reach you.”
  • “I like how you come to all types of schools & talk about a topic that is considered taboo.”

 

Program Goals

To protect, inform, and empower young people by educating them about the realities of sexual assault

To prevent sexual violence by raising awareness, promoting discussion, and changing attitudes 

 

MyStrength and Stand Strong Clubs

The Purpose of the MyStrength and Stand Strong Clubs are designed to:

  • Provide a safe, supportive environment so young men can connect with each other and explore positive examples of masculinity and male strength.
  • Understand how traditional masculinity can contribute to violence, gender inequality, and unhealthy relationships so we can rise above them.
  • Inspire with examples of healthy and strong role models of what it is to be a real man today.
  • Encourage leaders to promote gender equality and prevent men’s violence among their friends and in their community.

Her Power and Self Defense Workshops in Schools

  • The Her Power Club is a gender specific club that empowers young women to be healthy, confident and happy.  Girls will discuss important issues including peer pressure, healthy relationships, communication, body image, bullying, and conflict resolution.  The club meetings are hands on, and girls will learn active skills for reducing stress, expressing feelings and being assertive.  Activities are diverse and range from art projects, to yoga and journal writing.
  • Self Defense Instructors provide workshops to Middle and High School P.E. classes (girls only)
  • Students learn awareness, assertiveness, and physical techniques  
  • 2-3 class periods are needed for  Self Defense Workshops
  • Alternative presentations are available to all male classes

 

Bar-Stander Intervention Training for SLO County Bars & Restaurants

Alcohol facilitated sexual assault is an ongoing concern in our community. As staff members at the Sexual Assault Recovery & Prevention (SARP) Center, we directly see the effects of alcohol facilitated sexual assault in San Luis Obispo County. Nationwide in 2008, 77% of sexual assaults reported to law enforcement included alcohol or drug use by the victim. Unfortunately, only one in five women report sexual assault, so the number of victims who are attacked while intoxicated is even higher—and we see them every day at the SARP Center.

Studies show that perpetrators of sexual assault use alcohol to make victims vulnerable, and many times these predators take action in bars. They look for a victim—someone who won’t say no to one, two, or five drinks; someone who can’t walk away from persistent attention. We believe that by learning a few easy strategies, your staff can help prevent sexual assault from happening in our community.

We know that for restaurants and bars, customer service is the bottom line, and San Luis Obispo County residents are more likely to frequent establishments where they feel safe. We seek to educate your staff in bystander behaviors by offering Bar-stander Intervention, a one hour training that will help staff identify and appropriately intervene in situations before a crime occurs. The training will cover intervention techniques, law enforcement’s perspective, and recent alcohol facilitated sexual assault cases in SLO County, as well as present real-life scenarios and role plays, helping your employees to be better bystanders.

We all want to keep San Luis Obispo a safe place, and Bar-stander Intervention is one way to meet that common goal. Upon completion of the training, your establishment will receive a framed certificate that you can proudly display for patrons.

Click here to download the Bar-Stander Intervention Flyer

To schedule a training or for more information, please contact Jess Hawley at (805) 545-8888 or education@sarpcenter.org.

 

Scheduling a Presentation

To schedule a presentation in your classroom, contact the SARP Center at (805) 545-8888 or education@sarpcenter.org.

Please schedule presentations at least two weeks in advance.

Funding

Funding comes from Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) funds from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), administered by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Additional funding for Her Power and MyStrength is generously provided by the United Way Community Impact Fund, the Central Coast Funds for Children, and the Masons of San Luis Obispo.

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