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The Sacramento State Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO), in addition to conducting investigations, is committed to outreach and prevention efforts to help stop discrimination and harassment before it begins. We offer both virtual and in-person trainings for campus groups of any size, either as a one-time session or on a recurring basis; each training can be tailored to the audience and adjusted for time constraints, though in-person requests should be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

Please note that OEO staff are often unavailable in September and April due to back-to-school programming and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) events, so we encourage campus partners to plan ahead.

Types of Training

OEO Overview

This training provides an overview of the Office for Equal Opportunity’s role, the types of concerns it addresses under the CSU Nondiscrimination Policy, and the reporting and resolution options available to campus community members. Participants learn about supportive measures, campus and community resources, restorative resolution agreements, investigations, and Title IX hearings when applicable. It helps students, faculty, staff, and third parties understand how to access support, navigate OEO processes, and contribute to an equitable campus environment.

Bystander Intervention

This training helps Sac State recognize and safely respond to interpersonal violence, including sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and stalking, by becoming active bystanders. Participants learn to notice warning signs, take responsibility, and use direct, delegate, or distract strategies to intervene in ways that prioritize safety. OEO wants to emphasize this topic because preventing harm is a shared campus responsibility and active bystander intervention helps build a safer, more respectful, and supportive community.

CLEAR Consent

In the CLEAR Consent training, unpack the messages about sex, learn what consent consists of, and gain confidence in how to navigate these conversations. There are a variety of factors that contribute to sexual harm, one of which is the (unrealistic) sex-pectations students are bombarded with; there is a lot of external pressure to engage in sexual activity, even though haven’t been taught how to navigate those situations in realistic, healthy ways. Through this workshop this session, participants actively help to create a campus and society free from sexual violence.

Healthy, Unhealthy, & Abusive Relationships

Participants will learn how to spot the difference between healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships. Learn what sorts of conflict can be worked out (and how), and when a red flag is so bright they should reconsider who they're with. Students will also learn about common patterns seen in abusive relationships (such as power and control and the cycle of violence).

Responding to Sexual and Relationship Harm

Participants will learn how to respond when someone shares they've experienced sexual or relationship harm. Understand how to approach the situation with compassion and how to empower the person to make the best decisions for themselves on how to move forward. Participants will also learn about resources on campus and within the community that can provide further support.

Sexual Violence Prevention is Anti-Racist Work

This presentation will explore how sexual violence is an ‘all-of-us-issue’ by looking at the roots of sexual violence and resistance in American history among Black, Indigenous, Disabled, Queer, and Trans communities. Identify the ways sexual violence still disproportionately impacts minoritized communities today. With this understanding, this presentation discusses four tangible ways all students can be allies/accomplices in sexual violence prevention.

Holding the Culture Accountable: Leaders as Allies in Preventing Sexual Violence

When sexual or relationship violence occurs we often think of it solely as an individual's choice. But with its high prevalence, we have to look deeper to see how our culture supports (and encourages) these behaviors. In this session, explore the different cultural influences and messaging that may not realize are harmful, affecting our choices. Identify four key ways can find meaningful ways to show up as an ally in shifting our culture and preventing sexual and relationship violence at Sac State.

Sex & Pop Culture

Sex and pop culture are inextricably intertwined and impact how we view and navigate sexual and romantic relationships. The workshop takes a deep dive into the messages we've learned about sex, sexuality, and relationships through popular pop culture phenomenon’s such as Euphoria, Twilight, Real Housewives, Ted Lasso, and more. We'll talk about where these messages have been harmful and where we're seeing the tides change toward more positive representation.

Custom Training

If there is a topic within OEO’s scope that is not covered by one of our current trainings, you may request a custom training. OEO will work with you to develop a presentation tailored to your group’s specific needs, audience, and available time.