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.

Every statistic represents a real story, and how we choose to share those stories matters. In this workshop, we’ll explore the principles of ethical storytelling, focusing on how to amplify survivor voices without centering ourselves in their narratives. Through discussion and practical exercises, we’ll examine how to tell stories in ways that empower survivors, honor their experiences, and respect their boundaries. Participants will learn how to use storytelling as a tool for change, creating a safer, more consensual world by uplifting the voices of others and fostering true allyship.

This interactive workshop examines abuses of power in systems, focusing on real examples of universities that have enabled sexual predation. It examines flaws in organizational cultures and incentive structures that gave rise to the phenomenon of “Armies of Enablers”. From there, this workshop explores opportunities for response and action to support survivors, transform culture, and prevent such atrocities in the future.

In this interactive workshop, we'll explore how to build relationships that foster true unity and collaboration within your student groups and beyond. We'll examine the difference between transactional and authentic connections, focusing on the impact of relationships rooted in shared values. Participants will leave with practical tools to create meaningful collaborations that lead to lasting change and collective healing. Whether you’re leading a group or looking to strengthen your community, this session will guide you in building connections that feel purposeful and transformative.

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.