Lunch and Learn

Lunch and Learn webinars are free, online sessions designed to educate and engage the community on topics related to sexual violence, prevention, and survivor support—all during your lunch break.

Surviving in Fear:
How Trauma Can Impact Sexual Assault Cases in the Legal System

"Surviving in Fear: How Trauma Can Impact Sexual Assault Cases in the Legal System" will be led by Demetrice M. Lopez, an attorney, law professor, and former prosecutor with over a decade of experience working in gender-based violence.

Demetrice will talk about how trauma can affect survivors navigating the legal system and what that means for sexual assault cases.

Join us live each month for our Lunch and Learn webinars. The next session is coming up on May 28, 2025 — Click here to register!

Previous Lunch and Learn webinars

We Can Do Better We Must

We are excited to announce our next Lunch and Learn event on Wednesday, March 26, will be facilitated by Tracy Matheson who is the creator and driving force behind Project Beloved.

Tracy has dedicated her life to honoring the memory of her daughter, Molly Jane, through advocacy, policy reform, and improved response systems for survivors. Project Beloved initiatives include launching soft interview rooms, curating Beloved Bundles, university scholarships, and legislation such as Molly Jane's law.

Supporting Survivors in Your Counseling Practice

Counselors and mental health professionals, watch this Lunch and Learn for an empowering session on Supporting Survivors in Your Counseling Practice on August 28 at noon! Gain practical strategies for handling sexual violence disclosures, deepen your understanding of survivor reactions, and boost your confidence as a mental health provider. Engage in collaborative discussions on making trauma-informed referrals and strengthen your skills to support survivors. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your practice!

Understanding The Impact of Strangulation

Speaker: Michelle Morgan and Tara O’ Connor Shelley, Ph.D.

Date: February 19, 2025

Duration: 48 Minutes

Examining BDSM, Consent, and Non-Consensual Sexual Sadism

Our next Lunch and Learn event is happening Wednesday, Jan 29. "Empowering Survivors: Consent, Boundaries, and Safe Practices in BDSM" will be facilitated by the talented AJ Greer.

Utilizing a survivor-centered approach, she will gently guide participants through safe practices in BDSM that maintain boundaries and consent in the pursuit of pleasure. She will also carefully distinguish consensual activities from harmful behaviors that can lead to assault.

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