Close to Home: Creating a safer social environment atDuke
Think sexual assault doesn’t affect the Duke community? Thinkagain. This discussion, facilitated jointly by SHARP peer educatorsand the Center for Race Relations, explores Saturday Night: UntoldStories of Sexual Assault at Duke. Through the combination ofinteractive activities and discussion, participants have theopportunity to dialogue in a safe environment about the ways inwhich rape and sexual assault affect the Duke community, how we canwork to prevent future incidents, strategies for helping a friend,and resources available on campus.
"Hooking-up" at Duke: How to get what you want but notmore than you asked for
Ever wonder what people really mean when they talk about"hooking-up"? We’ll break it down. This interactive, candiddialogue session explores the truths around “hooking up”, "dating",sex, and more. We'll uncover strategies for healthy dating,communication, and date and acquaintance rape prevention so you canbe sure to get what you want but not more than you asked for whilesocializing here at Duke. Great for first year students!
A “ Guy Thing”: What do men at Duke really think aboutrelating to women?
Ever wonder whether your buddies tell the full story about theirinteractions with women – and their attitudes toward them? Guystalk about these things, right? But how often do we really talkcandidly with one another? Schedule the “Guy Thing” workshop foryour group of men. During this program your group will take a briefsurvey; then the group’s results will be fed back to you in adiscussion led by male facilitators.
Making the Most of Your Sex Life: Communication101
Think sexual assault prevention is about all the things you can'tdo? Get real…and get creative! In this lively (and usuallyhumorous) discussion we'll look at the good, the bad, theembarrassing, and the amusing about relationships, intimacy and howto put the fun into consensual sex.
Top Ten Tips for A Good Relationship
Compared to the number of hours we've spent learning calculus,chemistry, and languages, most of us spend close to no timelearning about relationships. Whether you are in a relationship,wish you knew how to get into one, or desperately want to get outof one, this interactive workshop can help you get there. Comealone, with your partner, or with your entire living group andwe'll explore a menu of skills to meet your relationshipneeds.
Men Acting for Change: Responding to rape, assault,prejudice, and exploitation
One in four women and approximately 3% of men will become victimsof sexual assault in their lifetimes. Wondering how to stop theviolence? This presentation proposes that rape will only stop whenmen confront their peers and, as a gender, we work together to stopit. Through a candid, challenging discussion, this programdiscusses gender socialization, rape trauma syndrome, and steps mencan take to help stop sexual assault.
White Ribbons in Action (a program for men)
Were you one of the 1000 men on campus who signed the White RibbonCampaign pledge card during Sexual Assault Prevention Week lastspring? Did you see men around campus wearing white ribbons? Haveyou participated in the Men Acting for Change workshop? Now what?Join us for a facilitated discussion about the realities of sexualviolence and the ways you can get involved in working to create aviolence free campus. Great for groups who’ve had a workshop withus before!
Sexual Positions: A frank discussion on date and acquaintancerape
This interactive and candid moderated discussion explores students'"positions" on a number of topics surrounding sexual assault andrape on campus. Specifically, we’ll challenge each others’ thinkingaround rape myths and misperceptions, gender socialization, hookingup, healthy communication and ethics. We’ll talk about where thosepositions came from, and how they affect our behavior andchoices.
From Barbie to GI Joe: How gender affects your lovelife
Ever wonder why your date does what they do? Or how to make senseof the way you act when you really like someone? Whether you'restraight or gay or anything in between, this lively program willpush your thinking around what it means to be female or male andhow our gender impacts romantic relationships. Be prepared to thinkoutside the box!
How to Help a Friend
Have you ever had a friend, partner, or family member confide inyou about having experienced sexual or dating violence? Want toknow what to say should someone you care about ever come to you inthis situation? This workshop provides an opportunity to learnabout the impact of sexual violence and ways to be supportive ofsurvivors. Through discussion of myths and facts about violence,safety precautions and healthy communication, you’ll also learn howto reduce your risk of violence and about available supportresources on campus and in the community.
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