Training & Workshop Materials

Workshop Offerings

• Title IX Fundamentals (Lengths of Workshops Vary)

  15-Minute Presentations — These brief presentations will provide a summary of the Title IX office staff and roles, as well as ways to get involved in college violence prevention initiatives.

  • Office introductions
  • How to get involved
  • Prevention and awareness campaigns

  Title IX & Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Response Training (60 – 90 minutes)— This training session introduces attendees to the Title IX Office at SUNY Plattsburgh and informs them of the policies, procedures and prevention initiatives related to covered sexual harassment and interpersonal violence. The concepts of affirmative consent, bystander intervention, supportive measures, trauma-informed responses to disclosures, and reporting responsibilities of employees are also discussed.

  Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (60 – 90 minutes) — Participants will engage in an interactive discussion where they are provided fictional scenarios of sexual harassment in workplace settings, information on applicable federal and state laws, discussion of campus policies, and a review of their referral role as responsible employees, as well as what grievance procedures are available through the University.

• Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma (60 minutes)

  Understanding how our brain works helps us understand our trauma responses including fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses. Participants in this workshop will learn an overview of the neurobiology that impacts our nervous system responses to fear and safety and explore the ways in which experiences of trauma can leave an impact on the mind and body.

• Consent 101: Establishing & Respecting Boundaries (45 Minutes)

  Boundaries, body and sex positivity, and healthy relationship behaviors center on our understanding of consent as a life skill that should be practiced long before it has anything to do with sex or intimacy. This interactive workshop will walk participants through the evolution of consent models from the 1970s to present and share principles of affirmative consent in various contexts. Participants will explore fictional consent scenarios and practice relating fundamental consent communication skills to their daily interactions with self and others.

• One Love Foundation Workshops (Lengths of Workshops Vary)

  One Love Foundation: Behind the Post (45 – 60 minutes) — Can we always believe what we see on social media? The things we post aren’t always a reflection of our reality, but rather what we want people to see. We will start a conversation about separating social media illusion from reality by watching a short video, and identifying 10 unhealthy behaviors that may be lurking #BehindThePost

  One Love Foundation: 10 Signs of Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships (60 minutes) — Are you calling your friend 24/7? Is your partner limiting your social interactions with others? Are you concerned about a friend(s) relationship moving too fast? 

  In this workshop, participants will gain tools to be able to identify signs of unhealthy relationships both platonic and romantic After which participants will learn healthy signs to encourage them to #LOVEBETTER. The 10 Signs of Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships are developed by the One Love Foundation.

  One Love Foundation: Escalation (90 Minutes) — “Escalation” is a film that honestly and compellingly tells the story of an abusive relationship — from its sweet beginnings to the tragic end. The authentic depiction of unhealthy behavior escalating into violence helps you understand and recognize the early signs of relationship abuse. The 40-minute screening is followed by a guided discussion.

  Participants will screen a 40-minute film “Escalation” followed by a guided discussion led by One Love trained campus facilitator. The film was created in honor of Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia student killed by her abusive ex-boyfriend. The guided discussion will highlight warning signs of dating violence, and ways to support a person who is experiencing violence.

• Healthy Boundaries (60 – 75 minutes)

  A customizable and interactive workshop for teams looking to better understand how to foster a safe and healthy team environment that respects boundaries and establishes group guidelines. Drawing from the social sciences, this workshop explores the benefits and challenges of setting boundaries with others, including our professional and social relationships and consideration for leaders. This workshop can also be customized upon request to incorporate discussions specific to academic disciplines and career industries.

• Stalking Awareness Workshops (60 – 75 minutes)

  Do you know how to recognize the signs of stalking and unhealthy relationship behaviors, both in person and online? How does stalking behavior in media and pop culture like song lyrics, movies, and shows, influence our ability to name and stop stalking in real life? What understanding do you have of digital abuse and stalking behaviors? The Title IX Office offers multiple workshops inspired by the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center (SPARC) that explore the concepts of stalking behaviors as surveillance, life invasion, interference and/or intimidation and encourages discussion to help us recognize these stalking patterns and how to support friends who may be experiencing stalking.

• Bystander Intervention Workshops (60 – 75 minutes)

  Directly confronting someone can be intimidating and overwhelming. Did you know there are other ways to interrupt a situation when something doesn’t look right? Participants in this interactive workshop will learn and discuss the 5 D’s of bystander intervention: Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, and Direct, and practice identifying options for intervention through relatable fictional scenarios.

• Specialty Topics (Lengths of Workshops Vary)

  The following workshop topics are very customizable and can be tailored for classroom presentations, student organizations and teams, as well as for campus offices or departmental professional development.

  • The History of Title IX Law (60 minutes)
  • Responding to Disclosures of Harm: A Practical Guide for How to Support Reporting Individuals (45 – 60 minutes)
  • Understanding Barriers for Survivors (45 – 60 minutes)
  • Digital Abuse Prevention Strategies (60 minutes)