Educating faculty, staff, and students on identifying, preventing, responding to, and reporting misconduct is critical. To that end, the University provides many educational opportunities.
- Workshops
The Civil Rights & Title IX team in partnership with the Sexual Violence Prevention and Education (Prevention at Pitt) staff offers many different workshops designed to foster conversation around topics of bystander intervention, sexual harassment, the responsible employee program and more.
Please direct questions to carrie.benson@pitt.edu.
- Orientation Training
Hosting Prevention at Pitt or Title IX staff at your orientation helps to ensure that all incoming students understand Pitt's commitment to a harassment free environment. This workshop can be scheduled for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes. Departments are asked to provide media for this training: computer and screen.
Please note: the 15-minute training course is only recommended when there are strict time constraints.
Request Title IX Training at Orientation
General Title IX Overview for Orientations (Graduate Students)
This training is designed to promote a common and consistent understanding and application of the University of Pittsburgh policies, standards, and processes with regard to Title IX. It will address required timeliness all potential responders must adhere to upon becoming aware of sexual violence, sexual harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and discrimination.
Tabling Engagement
Prevention at Pitt and Title IX staff are available to table at resource fairs and orientations to share educational materials. Please fill out the orientation training form to request tabling.
- Sexual Assault Facilitation and Education (SAFE)
SAFE is a group of trained peer educators who are dedicated to educating their peers around topics such as relationship violence, sexual violence, consent, interpersonal communication, and bystander intervention.
- "Circle Up!" Facilitated Workshops
“Circle Up” is a program that helps student groups break down walls and talk about their individual experiences — including sexual agency, consent, relationships, and identity.