We offer programs to expand students’ knowledge surrounding interpersonal, including gender- and identity-based, violence. We are often requested as guest lecturers for courses and for student organization meetings; we host educational programming and events each semester.
Our center offers professional and academic development via volunteering, service learning, work-study opportunities, practicum experiences and internship opportunities. Center professionals also serve as content experts to assist students in academic projects and organizational programs.
Educational resources and consultation with a staff member is available to any student who wants to learn more. Feel free to contact us through MU Connect to set up a time to talk to a staff member.
RSVP Peer Educator Presentations:
Understanding Rape Culture (50 min.)
RSVP Peer Educators lead an interactive presentation on what rape culture looks like and how it manifests in our daily lives. Additionally, you will learn about sexual violence, media-supported violence and some ways we can advocate for meaningful change in society. (45-60 minutes required)
Relationship Violence on a College Campus (50 min.)
Designed to share foundation-level information about relationship violence. Facilitators walk participants through multiple scenarios of relationships that experience violence. Participants will learn signs of an abusive relationship, how to safely intervene, and campus and community resources that are available to those who experience relationship violence. (45-60 minutes required)
Stalking on a College Campus (50 min.)
Designed to share foundation-level information about stalking, especially as applicable to a college campus. Participants will be challenged to examine their own ideas about stalking
and how the minimization of this crime through language perpetuates rape culture. (45-60 minutes required)
How To Help a Friend (50 min.)
Exploration of the RSVP Center’s Listen. Believe. Support model for violence prevention with tips and tricks for navigating these conversations in your own life. (50 minutes required)
Mizzou Bystander Intervention Initiative
The University of Missouri is committed to creating a healthy and safe student environment. We are utilizing a new in-person training program, Mizzou Bystander Intervention Initiative (MUBII), to promote community connectedness and civic engagement and empower students to get involved in situations where they can prevent, reduce, or respond to harm. The Mizzou Bystander Intervention Initiative works to address multiple interconnected issues, including alcohol and other drug use, bias and discrimination, interpersonal violence, and mental well-being. (45-60 minutes)
Customizable Workshops
Building Bridges – A Framework for Collaboration Across Difference
This is an engaging educational presentation on diversity and inclusion in today’s world. In the introduction, we will discuss the importance of inclusion and set the goals of the workshop: understanding, dialogue, and actionable steps towards inclusivity. We will delve into definitions of diversity and inclusion, acknowledge the benefits of both, and explore concepts that impact our lives today. Our engaging engagement activity, the Social Identity Wheel, will allow participants to reflect on their identities and engage in group discussions to gain insight and understanding. Learn actionable steps and best practices to foster a more inclusive environment, and share your suggestions and commitments to action. (45-60 minutes)
Building Inclusion through Dialogue
Throughout the presentation, attendees learned about the crucial role of empathy, self-awareness, and effective communication in cultivating inclusive environments. Engaging interactive activities were incorporated, allowing participants to apply these concepts to real-life scenarios, thereby enhancing their practical skills in promoting inclusion. This presentation emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and support for all individuals. Participants left with increased knowledge and actionable strategies designed to help them contribute meaningfully to inclusive communities. Overall, this presentation served as a significant opportunity for personal and communal growth in the ongoing effort to enhance inclusivity and understanding within our society. (45-60 minutes)
Building Self-Awareness
This presentation aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of self-awareness and its significant role in addressing and healing from discriminatory attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. By increasing self-awareness, participants can better recognize and confront internalized dominance—the often unconscious acceptance of societal norms perpetuating inequality. This understanding is essential for promoting personal growth and fostering a more inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives. The presentation will address how cultivating self-awareness is not merely an individual endeavor but also a collective responsibility. Participants will learn strategies to support themselves and others in the journey toward healing, fostering environments where open discussions about our differences can thrive. This holistic approach acknowledges that personal growth contributes to broader societal change, ultimately empowering individuals to become more effective allies in the fight against racism and injustice. (45-60 minutes)
Breaking Barriers – Understanding Systems
This engaging and thought-provoking presentation, designed to last 45 to 55 minutes, focuses on the significant historical impacts of discrimination on marginalized communities within organizational settings. Intended for an audience eager to deepen their understanding of these issues, the session aims to enhance awareness of how discrimination manifests in today’s society and build awareness of our role in creating an inclusive community.
Please complete this form if you would like to host a workshop.
*Please review the time length of the presentation you are requesting. Times cannot be shortened but could run over if groups engage in dialogue.
**Programs must be requested at least two weeks prior to the first desired date. We cannot accommodate presentations with less than two weeks notice.