Educational Workshops
*Workshop Request Form at the Bottom of the Page*
The McCluskey Center offers interactive workshops that promote long-term learning and reflection around sexual violence. We tailor sessions to your group’s needs and recommend at least two visits for deeper engagement.
Browse the workshop descriptions below or request a custom session.
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Most Popular Workshops
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1. What is Harm?
Many educational programs on sexual violence focus on how to avoid being harmed—but what about understanding how not to cause harm? Most instances of sexual violence are committed by someone the victim knows, and often, the person causing harm may not even realize the impact of their actions.
This interactive workshop shifts the focus to recognizing and understanding harm. Through guided discussions and hands-on activities, participants will explore what harm looks like, how it can occur, and how to foster more respectful, informed relationships.
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2. Reading and Respecting Boundaries and Accepting Rejection
Healthy relationships begin with understanding and respecting boundaries. This workshop helps participants explore what boundaries are, how to recognize them, and why they matter—especially in sexual and romantic contexts.
Through interactive activities and roleplay, attendees will build skills for navigating boundaries with care and confidence. The session also focuses on how to accept rejection with empathy and grace, fostering more respectful and emotionally intelligent connections.
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3. The Unspoken Rules of Relationships
Relationships often come with hidden expectations and unspoken norms—especially in dating and friendships. This discussion-based workshop helps participants uncover and understand these subtle dynamics, while building stronger communication skills around topics that are often considered taboo.
Through peer dialogue and personal reflection, students will explore how their own experiences shape their understanding of harm. Anonymous participation options create a safe space for asking sensitive questions. By the end of the session, participants will gain tools for self-awareness, accountability, and more respectful, harm-free relationships.
Want to do ALL Three Workshops?
We'd love to do these as a series with your group - if you're interested in all three, please indicate that on the form at the bottom of the page.
Understanding History and Power to Address Sexual Violence
Sexual violence doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it’s deeply connected to systems of oppression and shaped by historical context. This workshop explores the roots of sexual violence in the U.S., tracing how power, privilege, and inequality have influenced our understanding of harm.
Participants will examine how these historical dynamics continue to impact college campuses today. Through discussion and reflection, we’ll identify effective strategies for addressing sexual violence—focusing on those who cause harm, recognizing harmful behaviors, and developing proactive approaches to prevention.
Addressing Sexual Violence: Understanding Awareness, Response, and Prevention
The growing attention to sexual violence on college campuses is a powerful achievement—thanks in large part to student activism. Yet with this progress comes confusion about the most effective ways to create change.
This interactive workshop breaks down the key components of addressing sexual violence: awareness, response, and prevention. Participants will explore how each plays a role in creating safer communities and will develop practical strategies to prevent harm within their own circles of influence.
Repairing Harm & Restoring Relationships
We’ve all caused harm at some point—what matters is how we respond. Acknowledging harm can be difficult, but it opens the door to meaningful conversations and healing. This workshop offers a supportive space to explore what harmful behavior looks like and how to begin the process of making things right.
Through reflection and dialogue, participants will learn how to listen openly, take accountability, and engage in practices that help repair harm and rebuild trust in relationships.
Practicing Primary Prevention to End Sexual Violence: First Steps Forward
Primary prevention is often the missing piece in efforts to address sexual and relationship violence. This interactive workshop introduces the core principles of primary prevention—a proactive approach that targets the root causes of violence before it occurs.
Participants will explore real-world strategies, engage in practical exercises, and leave with tools they can use to create safer, more respectful communities. This session is adaptable for students, staff, and faculty, making it a valuable first step toward lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! Every workshop is interactive and customized for your group. If you like certain parts or want to add something new, we’ll work with you to make it fit your needs.
The goal is for each session to be at least one hour so we have time for meaningful discussion and activities. Ideally, we'd like to come more than once to help your group dive deeper!
Our goal is that each session is at least one hour so we have time for meaningful discussion and activities. Ideally, we'd love to come more than once to help your group dive deeper!
Yes! We can create a series of workshops just for your group. We also have a multi-year education model for two- and four-year programs that builds knowledge over time.
“Training” often feels one-size-fits-all. Our workshops are different—they’re built around conversation, reflection, and the real experiences of the people in the room.