Preparation and Objectives
The workshop requires at a minimum two facilitators (1 who identifies as a boy and 1 who identifies as a girl) and is designed for a maximum of 30 participants.
Workshop Objectives:
- To create a safe space where participants feel as if they can share their experienProparation and Objectivesces
- To begin to discuss and take action on the issues surrounding violence in young women’s lives
- To explore the role that gender expectations play in violence in young women’s lives
Materials:
- Blueprint Guide
- Four Pillars Posters
- Blank white paper for visual facilitation
- Quote cards
- Markers
- Pens
- DVD with: Gender video, Violence Video and "Respect" audio
- Flip chart
- Workshop Evaluations
- Information Cards and Teacher/Youth Worker package
- Resource List
- Speakers
- Hacky sack
Prep: Be sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before your workshop so that you can check-in with the teacher/youth worker, setup the room and feel comfortable. As part of your preparation:
- Put up the Four Pillars posters around the room.
- Put up blank visual facilitation paper so that participants can write or draw what they are feeling.
- Have quote cards and pens available for people.
- Ensure that your workshop space includes access to video, DVD or internet connection for the videos.
