Sessions & Modules

The GBVPP educational program will be broken down into a number of introductory sessions and eight modules.

Introductory Sessions

Attitude & Behaviour Survey – Baseline Data and Research Collection (Quantitative).
Focus Groups (Qualitative Research).
Introduction to InterPersonal/Domestic Violence (IPV/DV)

By the end of the introductory sessions, participants have an understanding of the various facets of IPV/DV: Emotional, Verbal, Physical, Sexual, Financial, and Technology-facilitated abuse.

Modules

Module One: Critical Thinking of Gender Roles, Gender & Sexual Diversity

By the end of Module One, participants will

Have a basic understanding of masculinity as a social construct and be able to evaluate gender stereotypes which perpetuate oppressive beliefs and attitudes that are the foundation for abusive behaviors.
Be able to recognize the language and terms associated with sexual assault, intimate partner violence and domestic violence.
Be able to identify language and terms associated with misogynistic and homophobic behavior.
Be able to identify how seemingly normalized behaviors’ in their own lives perpetuate systems of violence.
Be able to unpack their beliefs and values around sexism to understand roots of homophobia and transphobia.

Module Two: Athletes, Leadership & Violence Prevention

By the end of module two, participants will

Have an understanding of the prevalence of athlete violence and how it relates to mainstream populations and demographics.
Recognize their position of privilege as an athlete and identify factors that may increase the probability of dating and /or sexual violence.
Understand the role they can play in violence prevention.

Module Three: Consent

By the end of module three, participants will

Be able to identify the five pillars of consent.
Understand the legal definition of consent.
Be in a position to discuss legal and non-legal implications of non-consent.
Understand the role of alcohol in consent.

Module Four: Sexual Harassment & Coercion

By the end of Module Four, participants will

Understand the definitions of sexual harassment and coercion.
Be able to discuss legal and non-legal implications of sexual harassment and coercion.
Be able to critically evaluate current attitudes and beliefs that support Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence Myths and Rape Culture.
Be able to discuss options for reporting.

Module Five: Sexual Assault

By the end of Module Five, participants will

Begin to understand the prevalence and greater impact of sexual violence, specifically relating to how Power and Control plays a significant role in sexual violence.
Be able to discuss the criminal code of Canada and how it defines sexual assault.
Be able to examine myths around sexual assault.
Be able to discuss the impacts of sexual assault.
Be able to review and discuss supporting and reporting disclosures.

Module Six: Role of Media – Sexual Violence and Technology

By the end of Module Six, participants will

Begin to evaluate how gender stereotypes and sexism are perpetuated within the technology and media mediums we consume.
Understand the role media plays in shaping our values, thoughts and actions toward the continuum of violence.
Be able to define what constitutes non-consensual photo sharing and/or video sharing – and understand this is a form of violence.
Be able to rdiscuss and reflect on their own use of technology.

Module Seven: Intersections of Domestic & Sexual Violence

By the end of Module Seven, participants will

Be able to discuss and define the anti-violence continuum.
Understand the difference between domestic and sexual violence, but also how they intersect.
Understand the negative/positive impacts of prevention programs aimed at individuals who may be victims, bystanders and those who may be perpetrators.

Module Eight: Intersections of Violence and Health

By the end of Module 8, participants will

Be able to identify common mental and physical health implications of violence one may experience.
Understand how anger and rage can manifest within individuals who have experienced violence and/or are experienced by loved ones or bystanders supporting individuals.
Understand how to channel emotions constructively, and to access supports and resources.

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