BB-healthy_sexuality-mod4 – Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

Module 4: #TooMany

HEADS UP!
Read Heads Up! sexual violence message
Got Consent?
Our society is littered with messages that ignore consent and promote sexual violence. Think about the messages being sent in these songs.
Read and listen to the three songs in Got Consent?

What song have you heard that contains the topic of sexual violence? Provide the title of the song and the artist’s name.
Song Title*
Artist Name*

Numbers Speak Volumes
Take a moment to read the statistics from the #metoo movement.
Read Statistics
How are the numbers in the statistics about sexual violence speaking to you? Jot down as many thoughts and feelings as you can. Set a timer for one minute. Do not worry about spelling, punctuation, or complete thoughts.*

Types of Sexual Violence
Sexual violence impacts all people and it is important to know that some individuals face higher rates of sexual violence due to racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and classism. When anyone violates your body rules and boundaries it is not ok and it is never your fault. Watch the following videos.
Can't see the video? Find it on Youtube here.
Can't see the video? Find it on Youtube here.
Can't see the video? Find it on Youtube here.

#YouOkSis
You have a responsibility to help others who are targets of sexual violence. Let’s talk about bystander intervention.
Read the bystander intervention definition.

#YouOkSis is a social media campaign to end catcalling and street harassment created by Feminista Jones. In this video Feminista Jones shares the bystander intervention approach to sexual harassment which has been shown to be more effective than any other form of intervention attempted against sexual harassment, including fighting the perpetrator, and arguing. Watch #YouOKSis?: Ending Street Harassment.

Can't see the video? Find it on Youtube here.
Watch Elena’s Story.

Can't see the video? Find it on Youtube here.

To start doing something now to intervene create your own hashtag to illustrate how you could inspire everyone to be responsive to sexual harassment.
Don’t stand by! What’s your hashtag to inspire action?*

“I Believe You. It’s Not Your Fault.”
Interrupting rape culture starts with believing those who have experienced sexual violence. Let’s explore examples of things to say to support those who have experienced sexual violence. Click on the responses that you think would be helpful for people to hear. Then, add some of your own.
Things people can say and do to support others who experience sexual violence.*
- “I believe you.”
- “It is not your fault.”
- “I am so sorry this happened to you.”
- “You did nothing wrong.”
- "You are not alone."
- “It was really brave to share this with me, I am here for you.”
- "What happened to you is not ok and I am here to help."
- "I can help you get some help. Here are some resources - The Blue Bench 24/7 hotline to talk with an advocate 303-322-7273 or go to RAINN online.rainn.org where you can chat one-on-one with a trained RAINN support specialist, any time 24/7."
Add two of your own responses
First Response*
Second Response*

Dear Survivor...
Watch A Love Letter to Black Survivors.
Can't see the video? Find it on Youtube here.
Write a letter to a survivor of sexual violence who belongs to one of the groups on the Statistics webpage. Read these directions
Write Your Letter*