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Creating Survivor-Centered Classrooms for Students Impacted by Gender Based Violence

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Presented by: Hayley Hayes, Confidential Advocate, and Darlene Munoz, Bilingual Confidential Advocate

Summary

This presentation explores gender-based violence (GBV) and its profound impact on a student’s academic success. It provides faculty with concrete, trauma-informed strategies to create a safe, supportive classroom environment. Educators will learn how to respond compassionately to student disclosures using the ABC Method (Acknowledge, Believe, Check-in). Additionally, the session covers how to effectively collaborate with the Outreach and Advocacy Project (OAP) to connect students with essential resources and support.

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Presentation Outcomes
  • Define Gender Based Violence (GBV) and its various forms
  • Identify how GBV impacts students and presents itself at PCC
  • Apply practical considerations for creating a survivor-centered classroom
  • Use the ABC Method to appropriately respond to disclosures of GBV without causing further harm
  • Connect students with OAP advocacy services and make proper referrals

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