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#ACTIVE LISTENING EXERCISES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATES HOW TO#

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#ACTIVE LISTENING EXERCISES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCATES HOW TO#

Providing education and information to students, faculty and staff about how to identify situations that involve, or could progress into, sexual violence and about how to reduce and prevent these forms of violence and harassment.Ensuring on-campus (internal) investigation and adjudication procedures are available to those who make complaints of sexual violence.Providing those who have experienced sexual violence with comprehensive information about disclosing, reporting, and complaint options.Accommodating the special needs and intersectional realities of equity-seeking groups in the supports and services they receive.Ensuring individuals are treated with dignity and respect.A survivor-centred approach, believing and respecting all individuals who identify their experience as sexual violence as being the best judge of their own interests.Sexual violence can impact a survivor's physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social health and wellbeing. Only YES!, or an already agreed affirmative sign for those who are non-verbal means YES!.Saying “no” at all stages of sexual engagement means- No!.It is the responsibility of the initiator of sexual activity to obtain clear and affirmative responses at all stages of sexual engagement. Consent must be informed, freely given and active. This means that there must be an understandable exchange of affirmative words that indicates a willingness to participate in mutually agreed upon sexual activity. Any sexual activity without consent is sexual assault.We will listen and, when you’re ready, we can give you information about what your options are, how you can find more support and next steps you might consider taking. If you're not sure what to do or where to turn, a good starting point is contacting the Office of Human Rights and Equity. It’s also a place where campus members can find tips on how to provide the best support possible to survivors who choose to report, disclose or make a complaint. Certifies volunteers, staff, and community allies as sexual assault advocates – allowing for privileged, confidential communications with clients.This page is a place where survivors of all backgrounds and identities can find support and information about sexual violence, prevention and response.

Situates each participant within their role as an advocate and reinforces their responsibility to the agency, its clients, and to victims.

Supports attendees in encouraging victim’s self-advocacy and personal decision making throughout the response processes.

Empowers attendees to maintain the dignity of victims.

Supports attendees in recognizing and combating bias – both explicit and implicit.

Gives attendees information and tools to understand the role of sexual violence advocates.

Meets the requirements outlined in the Utah Confidential Communications Act and requirements set forth by Utah’s funding agencies.

More specifically, this course offers the following benefits: The training was carefully developed with input from all sexual violence advocates and programs across the state. The UCASA training team includes legal, medical, and human services professionals who facilitate each topic alongside our trained and dedicated staff. The training is available to advocates, law enforcement, health care providers, clergy, and the general public. We collaborate with local and regional care personnel to provide our Sexual Assault Counselor Training. Conversations with victims or alleged victims are privileged only if the advocate has completed forty hours of sexual violence specific training. The Utah Confidential Communications Act requires that sexual assault advocates have forty hours of sexual assault specific advocacy training.

The professionalism and expertise of sexual assault advocates are essential to maintaining clients’ privacy.