The Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Response (OSVPER) offers the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Certificate of Recognition. The certificate provides you with a unique opportunity to build your knowledge of sexual violence prevention and to actively contribute to building a culture of consent in our communities.
All MacEwan students are eligible for the certificate. Students are also welcome to attend any individual components of the certificate of recognition without opting to complete the full certificate.
Benefits
- Develop foundational knowledge about sexual violence.
- Gain bystander intervention skills.
- Learn how to support survivors of sexual violence.
- Connect with other students who are passionate about creating a culture of consent.
- Join the movement to build a campus and a world without sexual violence.
- Receive a verified listing on your Student Experience Record (SER).
- Build your resumé for graduate school and/or employment.
Requirements
To earn the certificate of recognition, you must complete these required components:
- It Takes All of Us: Creating a Campus Community Free of Sexual Violence online course
- Creating a Culture of Consent workshop
- Bringing in the Bystander workshop
- Three other eligible workshops or keynote events offered by The Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Response. These options empower you to dive deeply into topics in sexual violence prevention that interest you so that you can customize your certificate.
At the beginning of each semester, OSVPER provides a list of upcoming workshops and keynote events.
Eligible workshops & keynote offerings
Keep an eye on the OSVPER events listing for specific dates, times and participation details.
Certificate components
This online course provides you with foundational knowledge about sexual violence to allow you to engage critically with more in-depth topics. This course has four modules that you can complete in approximately two hours:
- Introduction to Sexual Violence
- Understanding Consent
- Bystander Intervention
- Supporting a Survivor of Sexual Violence
Led by student peer educators, this workshop helps you foster a sense of personal ownership about your role in creating a culture of consent and support on campus. You can deepen your knowledge about sexual violence, gain skills for navigating consent in everyday contexts and intimate relationships, and discuss strategies for supporting sexual violence survivors.
Bringing in the Bystander® is an in-person, evidence-based, educational program that encourages you to become a positive bystander in instances of sexual and interpersonal violence and harassment. In this workshop, you learn about bystander intervention and how to overcome your own barriers to intervention to become a more active, pro-social bystander. You also learn to identify a continuum of inappropriate sexual behaviours and participate in interactive activities to develop empathy for those who have experienced sexual violence.
Each semester, OSVPER curates a selection of workshops and keynote events that you can participate in as part of the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Certificate of Recognition. These options empower you to build on their foundational knowledge and explore topics of personal interest such as alcohol and consent, supporting queer and trans survivors of sexual violence, and trauma-informed practice.
Timeline
You can complete the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Certificate of Recognition in two semesters, or you can set your own learning pace throughout your program.
Sign up
To register for the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Certificate of Recognition, fill out the form.
Questions?
For further information, please contact the Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Response.
Office of Sexual Violence Prevention, Education and Response
This opportunity/event is eligible for your Student Experience Record (SER). Find out more and create your SER in the MacEwanLife portal.