How to support someone who discloses sexual violence

This workshop explores various power dynamics and cultural elements that impact a survivor’s experience of sexual violence. This understanding informs the discussion about how to, and how not to, support someone who discloses sexual violence. Participants will discuss the difference between a disclosure and the formal reporting process at Concordia. The aim is to provide the community members with more information about what a reporting process could look like, understanding that each case is unique and dependent on the needs of the survivor.

Facilitator Bio

Mark Underwood develops, delivers and evaluates SARC’s in–person and online education and training on sexual violence prevention and response. Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia’s Department of Applied Human Sciences and has years of experience facilitating a range of topics.