Workshop outline

Home: K to 12: Respect Protect Connect Program: Example workshop outline

Introductions

Set a non-blaming, non-shaming, positive tone for the workshop, with the boys introducing themselves by naming a male they admire. 10 minutes.

Warm-up exercises

Move into group work with the boys assembling, in a line, in terms of whether they are sometimes/often/never teased because of their looks, and then have them do it in terms of how often they flirt. 5 minutes.

Group agreements

Establish what is needed for the guys to safely participate in the session(s). Respect, confidentiality, no shame and right to pass should be discussed. 10 minutes.

Circles of violence

Identify the prevalence of violence: types and effects of violence; gender of perpetrator; relationship of victims to offenders. 30 minutes.

• Distribute Handout 1: Violence - Who and Where
• Handout 2: What is Violence?

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Gender Stereotyping: Identify sex-role stereotypes, and illustrate the gendered nature of violence. Refute violence myths. 30 minutes.

• Distribute Handout 3: Myths About Violence.

What is consent: Ask the boys: "How do you know when your date wants to kiss?" Clarify the rights of individuals to consent freely without force or manipulation. Refute rape myths. Clarify legal issues concerning consent. 30 minutes.

• Distribute Handout 4: Myths About Rape.

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Resistance to adopting non-violent behaviour: Clarify pressures facing young men. 30 minutes.

• Distribute Handout 12: Two Choices.

Finishing the session

Facilitate a discussion on the merits of the workshop for the boys. 10 minutes.

Evaluation

Distribute an evaluation form to be completed. 5 minutes.

Sponsor

SECASA

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