Consent & Sexual Violence Prevention Programme

MANUELA RIEDO EDUCATION PROGRAMME

 

The Manuela Programme was a pilot initiative funded by the EU, supported by Tusla and commenced in October 2017 and concluded in March 2020. It possessed key targets for achievement, 120 co-facilitated roll-outs of the programme and 60 lead facilitators trained up across the four counties the programme was delivered in Wexford, Dublin, Galway and Kerry by four part-time workers. It was independently researched with the key findings presented in October 2020.

 

This six-week initiative was an evidenced informed sexual violence prevention programme culminated into a sexual violence prevention toolkit for educators that encouraged 15-17 year olds to think critically about healthy relationships, boundaries, consent and sexual violence prevention. It was very interactive and included activities, videos and presentations aimed at engaging young people in a dialogue that challenged attitudes, knowledge and skills in relation to sexual violence and harassment and consent and with the aim of reducing levels of sexual violence in Ireland.

 

The pilot received very positive feedback from both students and teachers/tutors in terms of gaining an understanding and insight into the area of sexual violence prevention which they may not have either covered before or in detail. It provided the opportunity to explore these specific topics in a safe and engaging way. It was easier to engage in the programme as it was delivered by the Manuela Project Worker who supported the engagement of all participating in the overall process and subject matter. It was delivered in a fun and open manner.

 

As the initiative drew to a close in early 2020, it became evident there was an appetite and significant interest in its continuance or the evolution of it for others to engage in going forward. Wexford Rape Crisis reflected and reviewed this with the result of the Consent and Sexual Violence Prevention Programme (CSVPP) evolving.

 

Consent and Sexual Violence Prevention Programme (CSVPP)

 

CSVPP is a four-week programme, over a double class period, which aims to create and support a dialogue around the topics of sexual violence, consent, keeping safe, amongst other topics, in the hope it will lead to conscientious decision making in young people who engage in the programme.  It is an interactive process that challenges attitudes, creates knowledge and enhances skills in relation to the topics covered and primarily is aimed at TY.

 

It encompasses a number of key topics underpinned by both a sexual violence prevention approach and strengths-based approach and will support and inform the holistic development of young people as in keeping with the outcomes premised in the TY Curricula.

 

 

Outcomes for Practitioners: 

Practitioners through their engagement will: 

  • Contribute to the development of knowledge and skills for young people in promoting pro-social behaviours and engaging in positive decision-making processes.
  • Develop a shared vision and consistent practice led by international evidence in sexual violence prevention for young people.
  • Be a catalyst for dialogue and safe exploration of the sensitive, yet pertinent, topics covered in the programme/workshops.

Outcomes for the participants:

Young people who participate in the programme will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an enhanced knowledge of what constitutes sexual violence, societal influences and keeping safe, and the impact of sexual violence and unhealthy behaviours.
  • Recognise what constitutes a healthy and unhealthy relationship.
  • Challenge social norms that are tolerant of sexual violence as social actors for change within their classrooms, schools, social networks and communities.
  • Develop attitudes that contribute towards equality for all.
  • Make healthier choices in the context of influences in the world around them.
  • Have the information on how to access relevant services and support structures.

 

CSVPP comprises of different strands in terms of options for delivery to suit the differing needs of schools and organisations.  We are happy to accommodate specific requests for the delivery of training, age-appropriate workshops or programmes for Junior Cycle classes.

 

 

 

Suite of options for: The Consent and Sexual Violence Programme (CSVP), Workshop delivery or Training Workshops

 

The Consent and Sexual Violence Programme (CSVP)
 

1 X 4 week/4 sessions of the   CSVP Programme for one group 20-30 participants = €600.

 

  

2 X 4 week/4 sessions of the   CSVP Programme for two groups 40-70 participants = €1,000.

  

3 or more X 4 week/4 sessions of the CSVP Programme for three or four groups 80-130 participants = €1,200.
Workshop Delivery.
 

1 x 2 hour Workshop for one group 20-30 participants on any of the four CSVP sessional topics = €150.

 

  

2 x 2 hour Workshops for two groups 40-70 participants on any of the four CSVP sessional topics = €250.

  

3 x 2 hour Workshops for three or four groups 80-130 participants on any of the four CSVP sessional topics = €400.

Training Workshops – Staff and Volunteers
 

Half day Training on CSVP – aims, objectives and overview of the programme content. 10-20 participants maximum.

Delivering on site to schools.

Cost: €200.

 

  

Half day training on facilitation skills in delivering CSVP or workshops based on the sessional content of CSVP. 10-20 participants maximum.

Delivering on site to schools.

Cost: €200.

 

 

  

Delivery on a requested topic associated with the area of sexual violence, may vary from 2 hours to half day. 10-20 participants maximum.

Delivering on site to schools.

Cost: 2 hour session – €150.

Cost: half day = €200.

 

 

For further information please contact:

Carolyn Brohan. Education Worker.

Wexford Rape Crisis,

‘The Rocks’,

Maudlintown,

Wexford.

Ph: (086) 7509874 or (053) 9122722.

Email: carolyn@wexfordrapecrisis.com

 

***Should you have any queries regarding the suite of options, contact Clare Manager WRC, email:  clare@wexfordrapecrisis.com