The Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response provides educational presentations to the entire campus community including houses, clubs, sorority and fraternities, and athletic teams. The facilitators are trained professionals with many years experience working in this field. Programs tend to be highly interactive, casually facilitated, and encourage moving around, discussion and laughing. The goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for talking about serious subjects. Presentations can be combined or altered to fit audience needs. Students should be able to walk away from programs after having gained specific knowledge that they can put to use in their personal lives.
The Social Barometer Ever think sexual assault doesn't happen at college? Think you know what is a crime and what is just normal 'hooking up' in college? Students are provided typical college scenarios and asked whether or not a sexual assault has occurred. Communication, consent, and the role of alcohol in college sexual encounters are discussed. Harvard policy and state laws are also discussed. In this exercise, students are able to participate and take away valuable information without feeling pressured to talk.
Helping a Friend Students often report that they suspect that their friends are survivors of sexual or relationship violence. Many students are interested in learning how they can help their friends in these situations. There are many ways that bystanders can make a difference, whether they are at a party or in a private residence. Through the use of scenarios, this program explores the phenomenon of bystander intervention and offers practical advice on how each of us can help intervene or prevent sexual violence.
Healthy Relationships Relationships should be positive, meaningful parts to a person's life. How do you know what to look for in a good relationship? How can you help a friend who may be in a negative relationship? The presentation examines the cycle of violence, power and control so that students know what to look for when a relationship turns violent.
Men's Program A program designed just for men, facilitated by a man. Male students examine how they can become partners in prevention of sexual violence.
Consent Cards An interactive program that will get students laughing and talking about sex. Meanwhile they will be learning about communication, consent, compliance and coercion. Special attention will be paid to the effect of alcohol and other drugs in sexual activity. At times explicit, this program helps students learn about how obtaining consent can be sexy.
Sexual Harassment Think sexual harassment only happens in the White House? Think again! This program examines sexual harassment within the continuum of sexual violence. Definitions, Harvard policy, and appropriate professional, educational and social boundaries are discussed. Students acquire a working knowledge of types of sexual harassment, and what can be done to stop it.
Gender Socialization Our whole lives we've received messages about what it means to be a man and what it means to be a woman. We learn this from our parents, our friends, the TV shows and movies we watch, the music we listen to, and the ads we see. How has this socialization molded us and how does it affect our relationships with others? What happens when you or your partner do not 'fit' the gender stereotypes? This presentation examines cultural constructions of masculinity and femininity and how these constructs may affect sexual interactions.
Overview/ OSAPR and the Systems Ever have questions about what services are offered right here at Harvard? This presentation provides an overview of sexual violence, the services that OSAPR offers. Material also covers prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, and how student survivors and their friends can access medical, legal, judicial and academic services.
