9th Annual GDS Summit on Sexual Assault & Consent

I will share my journey as a sexual health educator, including the growth and evolution in my understanding. This will be a candid retelling, and you are encouraged to ask questions throughout to determine how to approach education authentically. I will guide you on how to center the most marginalized and bring yourself into education. Inspired by the youth, especially those on my Youth Advisory Board, I’ve learned what equitable youth/adult partnership entails. You can determine where you are on the ladder. I am encouraged by Black women and often utilize their research in my work. One research study led to identity-based discussions that flip risk factors into prevention tactics. I’m motivated by the desire to harm through education, so I’m sharing my conversation template for you to bring to your community. I will breakdown the B.A.S.I.C.S. of comprehensive sexual health education which includes consent. Then we will discuss what you want to focus on in your school community. Regardless of whether you’re building the foundation or gaining greater depth of understanding, during the session, you can sketch a plan. You’ll be able to build skills to advocate alongside others while continuously educating ourselves and our communities.