Responding to Disclosures
What is something you could say or do in response to a disclosure?
Answers will vary
What is the age of consent under Massachusetts law?
16
Provide an example of what the S in the SEECK model could look/sound like.
Examples of Safety: not assuming safety, being present in the here and now, "What would help you feel more safe?", "Are you comfortable talking here, or would you like to move somewhere more private?"
BARCC is an acronym for...?
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
Ash's cat, Viv, is named after a character from what movie?
Legally Blonde
As we know, survivors do not have barriers; systems, institutions, and us as responders have barriers that make it hard for survivors to talk about their experiences. What are two examples of barriers?
Answers will vary. Examples: racism, ableism, prison industrial complex, the criminal legal system, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, the medical/healthcare system, law enforcement, classism
Name one of the 5 Bystander Intervention Strategies (5 D's)
Answers will vary.
Provide an example of what the first E in SEECK could look/sound like.
Examples of Empower: letting the survivor lead, using mirroring language, providing options, "What would be most helpful right now?", "What do you need in this moment?", "Are you okay if I check in with you or is now not a good time?"
Where is BARCC's main office located?
Central Square. 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge.
Within the YLC are many Mitski lovers. Name 3 YLC members who are fans of Mitski's discography.
Elina, Addi, Farah, Julia (I may have missed others!)
The impact of sexual trauma manifests in different ways for different people. We know that ANY trauma response to sexual violence is a normal response. Give an example of an easily recognizable trauma response and of an internal, harder to spot trauma response.
Answers will vary. Examples of visible: Irritability, changes in social activity, isolation, being an "overachiever," reliance on substances for coping. Examples of "hidden": Anxiety, depression, feeling the world is unsafe, shame, loneliness, self-blame.
What does each letter in FRIES stand for?
Freely given
Reversible
Informed
Enthusiastic
Specific
Provide an example of what the second E in SEECK could look/sound like
Examples of Empathy: focus on the impact of what happened not the event(s) itself, validate the survivor's experience, "I believe you," "It makes sense that you would be angry/sad/scared," "You are not alone," "It's okay to feel...(everything/anything)"
BARCC has a resource for survivors, loved ones, and anyone impacted by sexual violence that runs 24/7. What is this resource?
Our hotline at 800-841-8371. BARCC also has a web chat that is online 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. at barcc.org/chat
Yesterday the full moon was in what astrological sign?
What does it mean to take a trauma-informed approach?
Trauma-informed is a framework used to address all the people BARCC serves. When engaging in a trauma-informed manner, we act as though every person we work with has a trauma (as most do). Trauma-informed care understands the pervasive nature of trauma, its symptoms, and promotes healing. Survivor-centered and with an equity lens.
Give an two examples of how you might use Bystander Intervention Strategies (like a situation you could use the 5 D's/what you would do)
Answers will vary
Provide an example of what the C in SEECK could look/sound like
Examples of Connection: checking in with the survivor, being consistent in your actions and words, asking how they are and genuinely meaning it. "How are you doing today?", "I was thinking of you", "Can we meet up this week?"
BARCC's services are ALWAYS...
Complete the sentence with two things about BARCC services. Hint: think about cost, demographics served, privacy...)
Free, confidential, open to all genders + sexualities, and for ages 12+
The YLC is full of student athletes. We have members who play hockey, cheerlead, run track, play soccer, and/or play tennis. Name two YLC members and a sport they do (one name has to be from someone outside of your team!)
Alexa and Addi - hockey. Destiny - cheer. Alanna - soccer. Alexa - tennis. Track - Samy. And maybe more!
We played a game where you repeat the word STOP 5 times, then Ash asked "What do you do at a red light?" Everyone's initial reaction was to say, "Go." What was that an example of?
Conditional learning or respond vs. react
How do power dynamics factor into whether something is consensual or not?
Consent cannot be coerced or extracted through pressure. If someone agrees to something because they are afraid of what would happen if they say no, that is not consent. Consent requires equal power; be mindful in relationships with an imbalanced power dynamic (ex. boss and employee)
Provide an example of what the K in SEECK could look/sound like
Examples of Know/Knowledge: knowing you do not need to have all the answers, offering to help the survivor find the support they need, "I'm not the right person to provide that, but I do know of a program that offers that. Do you want to look into that with me?", "What types of resources would be helpful for you right now?"
In addition to individual and group counseling, BARCC also offers what services? Name two.
Case management, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, trainings, prevention education, incarcerated survivor support, 24/7 hotline, webchat
Name 3/5! Which YLC member(s)...
...learned how to pick a lock during the pandemic?
...plays electric guitar?
...has a twin sister?
...worked at Brigham and Women's Hospital last school year?
...can speak more than one language?
Dylan, Malak, Julia, Alanna, Malak/Samy/Shirine/Alanna/Alexa