• Film Viewing & Discussion for Jeffrey Bucholtz’s A Way from Violence
  • Topics: Intersectionality of oppression, classism, racism, heterosexism, homophobia, (dis)ability, sexual violence, victim dynamics
    Understanding the connections between different forms of oppression is an essential tool for those seeking to end violence. After watching the film, engage in a thought-provoking discussion with the filmmaker to enhance further both the analytic and interpersonal skills necessary to comprehend and prevent violence.
• Respect Me: A Conversation about Preventing Violence
  • Topics: Sexual violence, relationship violence, violation, discrimination, sexual harassment, victim dynamics, responding to victims, social stigma, language use
    One of the most challenging aspects of violence prevention is helping people develop the skills necessary to have open dialogues about its causes and consequences. For people to have these conversations, they must be able to openly question and articulate the absence of respect that is present in all violence. This workshop provides a unique opportunity for participants to practice such dialogues and develop practical skills that they can employ in their day-to-day lives. This workshop is of particular use to violence educators, student groups, residence halls, rape crisis centers, and progressive businesses.
• Sexual Assault Victim Dynamics for Law Enforcement
  • Topics: victim dynamics, interview techniques, working with victim advocates
    Sexual assault cases are difficult and challenging. Knowledge of victim dynamics can lead to more effective investigations and more successful prosecutions. These topics are valuable for both first responders and investigators.
    Carol Mosely served as a subject matter expert and instructor for California POST from 1999 until 2008.
• Adjudicating Sexual Assault in a College Environment
  • Topics: victim dynamics, interview techniques, approaches to decision-making, alcohol and drug involvement
    Sexual assault cases are often confusing and emotionally difficult for hearing officers and members of hearing boards. Training in the characteristics of these cases, and the most effective and respectful ways to obtain relevant information, can benefit all the individuals involved and shorten the time needed for resolution.
    Carol Mosely worked with an average of 50 cases of sexual assault every year in the 13 years she spent as the primary advocate for survivors of sexual assault on a university campus.
• Eliminating Gender Violence & Discrimination from our Classrooms & Campuses
  • Topics: Education, classroom discrimination, harassment, safe-space, proactive violence prevention approaches, gender equity, curriculum development
    A workshop to help educators prepare healthy learning environments for all students. As our own assumptions about gender can cloud even our best intentions to create equitable and healthy learning environments, this facilitated discussion provides a space from which those assumptions can safely be identified and addressed. Of particular use for those working in primary or secondary education, and for those working within math, science, engineering, technical or vocational disciplines.
• Think Outside the Box: Gender & Career Preparation
  • Topics: Critical thinking, gender normativity, social class/social status, career identification & advancement, socio-economic status, race, (dis)ability, social norms, cultural studies
    This lecture and workshop is designed for youth between the ages of 10-18. It examines taken-for-granted assumptions about socio-econmic status, quality of life, gender, and sexuality. This workshop provides youth with an opportunity to utilize critical thinking skills in an effort to empower positive decision-making around their futures.
• Connect the Dots: Intersections of Violence & Discrimination
  • Topics: sexual violence, sexual harassment, violation, discrimination, victim dynamics, intersectionality, oppression, power dynamics
    An advanced discussion for those familiar with the topics of oppression and violence. This workshop provides an opportunity to more deliberately delve into conversations about the intersections between oppressions and what that means for those doing activist, educational, or advocacy work in the violence prevention fields. Of particular use for Women’s Studies or Gender Studies classrooms, Women’s Centers, Gender Resource Centers, Rape Crisis Centers, Domestic Violence Shelters, LGBTQIA Resource Centers, & Multi-cultural or Ethnic Centers.
• Challenging Sexual Harassment & Gender-based Discrimination
  • Topics: sexual harassment, gender, discrimination, cultural analysis, responsibility, interpersonal communication
    Sexual harassment has become a highly litigated and often discussed part of our daily lives –in particular, at work. In this facilitated discussion we examine our cultural ideas about what sexual harassment and gender discrimination are, and why they are significant to everyone—even those who are not victims or perpetrators of it. Of particular use for those working in human resources, residence halls, progressive businesses or non-profits.

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