9th Annual GDS Summit on Sexual Assault & Consent

Cohorts are mixed groups of educators, students, and community partners. Cohorts are moderated by GDS student organizers. If you are not already in a cohort, please add yourself to any open slot.

We often talk and hear about sexual violence, but what does it really mean? In this workshop, we will break down the basics and nuances of sexual violence while also having an important conversation with students about what sexual violence means to them. Students will have the opportunity to share their opinions openly or anonymously.

Myths surrounding sexual violence victims and survivors shape the way they see themselves and how they seek support. This workshop aims to address some of the biggest myths surrounding sexual violence such as false allegations, the "perfect" victim, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in an important conversation and learn the realities around what being a sexual violence victim really looks like.

Resilience quilting refers to the practice of creating quilts that break the silence around sexual violence and survivorship. Quilting offers an unconventional way to tell stories through art, and marginalized groups often use quilting as a medium that allows them to speak out against injustices and build community. Participants in this workshop will create a Resilience Quilt demonstrating our solidarity as survivors and allies against sexual violence.

Please join the Cohort Meeting with your school group. If you are a speaker, please join our Speaker Cohort group to get to know other speakers and community partners. For those students and educators attending without a school team, please join our Mixed Group Cohort group.