At Capilano University, part of our commitment to preventing sexual violence is providing education and training opportunities for members of the University.
We believe this education will enhance awareness and understanding of sexual violence, knowledge of how to respond in a trauma-informed way, where to go to receive support and how to play an active role in creating a culture of care and consent.
Our educational resources cover topics such as healthy relationships and boundaries, safer sex, responding to disclosures and supporting survivors, trauma-informed approaches to sexual violence response and information about the CapU Sexual Violence Policy and associated services.
Online education
CapU Safer Campuses for Everyone (online module)
If you are new to the topic of sexual violence within a Canadian context, uncertain about how to support a survivor or unfamiliar with CapU resources, this training is for you! This 60-75 minute, self-paced module teaches participants about preventing and responding to sexual violence and covers the following topics:
- The meaning and impact of sexual violence
- Components of consent and its importance in all relationships
- How to intervene to prevent sexual violence
- On and off-campus sexual violence supports and other resources.
Sexy Sex Education with samantha bitty
Part of creating a culture of consent is making sure people have access to sex education so they can make informed decisions about how to approach their sexual health and relationships.
All members of the CapU community can learn more about a variety of sexual health-related topics by watching the Sexy Sexual Health Education series on the CapU Student Life YouTube channel.
This series was created by samantha bitty — sexual health and consent educator — whose work is rooted in pleasure, anti-racism and disability justice and is affirming to folks across the gender/sexuality spectrum and survivors of gender-based violence.
Campus-Wide Education
Student Affairs offers three annual educational series, open to all members of the University community, to increase understanding and awareness of sexual violence, the colonial roots of rape culture and how to take an active role in creating a culture of consent. These series also offer unique engagement activities and social events to foster connection, community and healing.
- Consent Week (October)
- Sexual Violence Awareness Month (January)
- Consent Week (May)
Workshops and Trainings (In-Person and Virtual)
Most workshops and training sessions are offered in partnership with CapU faculties and departments. When possible, the educational sessions we offer are scheduled annually and tailored to our audiences' needs.
Duration: 1.5 hours (or 1-hour condensed version)
Audience: Student groups and cohort programs
Classroom and group dynamics can pose challenges to respectful, safe, and inclusive student conduct. This workshop examines the meaning of consent culture, healthy peer relationships, respecting personal and professional boundaries, and steps that can be taken to repair social relationships. This workshop is a good foundation to set expectations for groups and the culture we are creating at CapU. Interactive activities and scenario-based learning help make the workshop fun and engaging, which can be adapted to fit program-specific interests and challenges.
Duration: 1 hour
Audience: All students
This presentation has been developed by BC Campuses to provide students with helpful training to feel prepared and confident to step in and speak out in harmful situations, including sexual violence. Participants will learn the importance of being an active bystander, key strategies that can be used to safely intervene, and how to support someone who has experienced harm. This training promotes an informed and engaged community to uphold campus safety and is responsive to sexual violence.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Audience: Residence advisors
This training dives into the meaning and impacts of sexual violence and why it occurs. Residence advisors will learn how to recognize cases of sexual violence and skills to intervene in safe and appropriate ways as an active bystander. Using the listen, believe, and support approach, advisors will learn how to respond to a disclosure of sexual violence and offer support in navigating campus support options. This is important training in building a safe and responsive community to prevent sexual violence.
To request a workshop or training session, please email sexualviolenceprevention@capilanou.ca and include:
- the name of the workshop or training session
- the intended audience
- the estimated number of attendees
Requests are subject to availability. We require a minimum of two weeks' notice to accommodate workshop and training requests.