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Prevention Education Volunteer Training
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SACS Prevention Education
Welcome!
Welcome!
Thank you for dedicating your time to the SACS Prevention Education program!
We are so grateful for your energy, commitment, and passion and would not be able to do our work without you.
Expectations
Expectations
Scheduling
Scheduling
Possible dates will be sent out at least one month in advance.
You are responsible for communicating your availability.
Programs will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
When in Schools
In the Schools
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the first program is scheduled to begin.
Dress code is business casual - you will likely be on your feet and moving around so dress comfortably!
Most schools require that visitors bring a photo ID for security.
Logistics
Staff will have access to Prezis and will bring any additional materials.
Keep track of how many students are in classes.
Logistics
Disclosures
In the Classroom
Any disclosures we recieve from youth in an educational setting need to be reported.
If you receive a disclosure, talk to your
co-facilitating staff member immediately.
Disruptive Students
Disruptive Students
Before the program, touch base with the teacher about any behavior concerns and confirm that they will be present during the program to help manage disruptions.
Try to be patient - this is an uncomfortable topic and we never know why a student is acting out.
Legislation
Programs
Public Act 14-196: An Act Concerning a State-wide Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness Program (often referred to as "Erin's Law") requires all K-12 schools to provide sexual abuse prevention education to students.
SACS programs were designed to meet the recommendations of this law.
Framework
Framework
The Alliance, DCF, and the State Dept. of Education provided a curriculum framework to guide schools in best practices for incorporating these lessons with CT sexual health education standards.
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
- Takes place before violence has occurred
- Requires addressing the root causes of violence
- Prevents initial perpetration and victimization
- Creates an environment that encourages well-being and healthy choices
What causes sexual violence?
Causes of Violence
The CDC identifies factors that increase risk of perpetration (risk factors) or decrease likelihood of perpetration (protective factors).
Risk factors are broken down into individual, relationship, community, and societal factors.
Risk Factors for Perpetration
Risk Factors
- Individual: alcohol/drug use, delinquency, lack of empathy, aggression/acceptance of violence, hyper-masculinity
- Relationship: emotionally unsupportive/violent family environment, association with aggressive peers
- Community: poverty, lack of opportunity, general tolerance of violence, weak sanctions against perpetrators
- Societal: norms that support violence and maintain male superiority, weak policies related to sexual violence
Protective Factors
Protective Factors
- Parental use of reasoning to resolve conflict
- Emotional health and connectedness
- Academic achievement
- Empathy and concern for how one's actions affect others
Risk Reduction is a model that places the responsibility for prevention on the victim.
Risk Reduction
This model is not supported for sexual violence prevention and can actually do more harm than good.