Education & Prevention

Our VOICE’s Prevention and Education Programs are rooted in a belief that sexual violence is a cultural problem, stemming from systemic gender inequalities, oppression and stereotypes; media representations of men and women; homophobia; and a lack of accountability for perpetrators.

Less severe forms of sexual violence, such as sexist jokes or name-calling, are often seen as benign. At Our VOICE, we recognize that these behaviors condone and perpetuate more severe forms of sexual violence like rape. Our programs are aimed at questioning cultural norms, strengthening protective factors, challenging harmful attitudes, and exploring intervention strategies.

Our VOICE provides a wide array of educational and training programs to non-profits, businesses, schools and community groups in Buncombe County.  Programs are tailored to meet the needs of specific groups and address many topics related to sexual violence.

School Age Programs

Risk Reduction programs for middle and high school students (90 minutes)

Girls Pride! – a Risk Reduction program for girls grades 4-6 (6-8 weeks)

Climbing Toward Confidence—a girls empowerment program for grades 7-8  (10 weeks)

Interactive theatre-based programs for teens or college students

Got Consent? – a look at gender stereotypes, mass media and sexual violence for college students

He Said, She Said—an interactive workshop led by teen peer educators, for middle or high school students

College Programs

Resident Assistant/ Director Training

Dating and Communication workshops

Trainings For Adults

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Drug-Facilitated Rape Training for bar owners and bartenders

Gentle Brothers—creating cultures free free violence: a social justice training and group working to prevent sexual violence

Trainings for Professionals—dynamics of sexual violence

WE CAN Stop Abuse: a risk reduction program for people with disabilities

Faculty trainings (Middle School, High School and College): addressing sexual violence in the school system

Sexual Assault Prevention for Professionals working with people with disabilities

Sexual Violence for Legal Professionals

Sexual Violence for Medical Professionals

Trainings of Trainers

Self-Protection for Women

Male Survivors of Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault in LGBTQQI Communities

Socialization and Male Violence

Homophobia Awareness

This is just a sampling of the educational programs offered. Programs can be specially designed for your group.

Please call for more information.

828.252.0562