From students,
to teachers,
to first
responders...
Survivors who receive safe and supportive responses to disclosures of sexual violence are more likely to reach out for help with healing, or to engage in other systems such as medical or justice.
Presentations
& Workshops
ACAA offers a variety of educational presentations and training programs ranging from school-aged children to professionals, parents and caregivers.
If there is another topic of interest, please inquire. ACAA can deliver custom training by request and can be present to offer resources or information in your community.
The INCREDIBLE You
This school-based Sexual Abuse Education program is for Kindergarten to Grade 6 to empower children and those in their lives to recognize their rights and ownership of their bodies, increase their understanding of empathy and consent, and to identify and enhance their support networks.
The CONNECTED You
Intended for grades 7 - 12, this presentation is focused on building youth's capacity to recognize health in relationships, describe what consent is (and isn’t), and build skills to help someone who needs it, empowering youth with the skills and the will to take action against sexual violence.
Adult Education & Training
Survivors who receive safe and supportive responses to
disclosures of sexual violence are more likely to reach out for help with healing, and to engage in other systems such as health or justice.
Responding to Child &
Youth Disclosures
Children will disclose to someone they trust and feel safe with, this can and does happen in a variety of settings. Learn to recognize childhood sexual abuse facts and myths, indicators and impacts, why it's important to appropriately respond to disclosure and what to do next (reporting options, referrals and support services).
Responding to Adult Disclosures
Disclosing recent sexual assault or historical sexual abuse can be very difficult. Survivors may not know who to turn to, or what options are available to them. Learn how to appropriately respond, identify short & long term impacts, and how to refer to specialized support services and treatment in your area.
Understanding Sexual Abuse, Assault & Harassment
Sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and sexual harassment are crimes that affect everyone. Nearly 1 in 2 Albertans have experienced one or more types of sexual violence in their lifetime. Develop a greater understanding of the issue, consider current statistics, consent, reporting options, facts and myths, and learn what you can do to make a difference.
Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, PTSD & Burnout
This session is geared towards those working in helping fields, those exposed to trauma, and those who are responsible for leading teams in these environments. Learn how to define CF, VT, PTSD and Burnout, how to recognize early warning signs, how to assess your own well being, and what steps to take to prevent or reduce the affects.
First Responder to Sexual Abuse & Assault (AASAS FRT)
This training is intended to build the capacity of professionals, paraprofessionals and community members to assess and respond effectively to disclosures of sexual assault and sexual abuse. First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training™ is a comprehensive two day training, inclusive of the full continuum of sexual violence and across the lifespan. (2 days, or 5 half days)
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