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MOOC-0103 - Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence

Throughout this self-paced course, you will learn about the meaning and impact of sexual violence as well as examine some of the reasons why sexual violence happens. You will learn about the importance of consent in all relationships and how to intervene to prevent sexual violence. You’ll also learn about how to find support for yourself or how to support someone else who has experienced sexual violence.

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As a male I found this course enlightening. It helped me understand the perspective of others in our society and how they react to circumstances I take for granted.

Brian Johnson, Programmer

Course details

Course number: MOOC-0103
Course title: Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence
Prerequisites: None
Completion criteria: None

Audience

Everyone wishing to gain a better understanding of how to recognize and respond to sexual violence.

Delivery details

The online course consists of 4 independent study modules that enables you to proceed through the material at your own pace. Although it is recommended that you follow the lessons in consecutive order to maximize the learning, it is not a requirement.

This is no instructional or tutorial support available in this course. If you are struggling with any of the concepts, additional resources have been provided that may assist you with different perspectives on the course material. You are encouraged to investigate any of the topics in more detail.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Describe the meaning and impact of sexual violence.
  • List some of the reasons why sexual violence happens.
  • Explain the importance of consent in all relationships.
  • Intervene to prevent sexual violence.
  • Find support for yourself or support someone else who has experienced sexual violence.

Time Commitment: Approximately 1.5 hours

To register

  1. If you are new to BCIT, you will be required to create a BCIT account before registering for your course.
  2. Once you receive your BCIT ID (A0…) login and register for your course.

Once registered

Note: If you are creating an account for the first time, it may take up to 24 hours before you are able to log in to BCIT to access your course.

  • Access your online course at learn.bcit.ca
  • Login with your BCIT ID (A0…) and password.
  • Scroll down to your My Courses listing and click on the course link.