FAQ

The Sexual Violence Prevention Workshop is designed for adults, ideally in groups of fewer than 15 people. It works for the general public, workplaces, schools and universities, healthcare and social work professionals, and volunteer or institutional networks. It is not designed for minors — children and adolescents need formats adapted to their age.

Two hours, with seven structured phases. We do not run shorter versions.

Yes. The workshop is not therapy and does not require any personal disclosure. You can come simply because you want to understand. Most participants are not “directly concerned” — that’s the point.

You’re welcome. The workshop is not a therapeutic space, but it is designed to be safe: trained facilitators ensure the conversation stays respectful, you’re never required to share anything personal, and the vocabulary is carefully calibrated. If you’re currently in distress, please see our Safety & Support page.

No. Participation does not require any personal disclosure. You speak only about ideas, scenarios, and the cards.

You can leave at any time, without explanation. Facilitators are trained to recognise distress and to direct participants toward appropriate support if needed.

Use our Find a Workshop page — you can filter by language, country, format (in-person or online), and date range.

You have three options: organize one for your community, become a facilitator and host one yourself, or contact a regional representative to see what’s planned.

The workshop materials are currently translated into 15 languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Whether a live workshop exists in your language depends on facilitator availability in your area.

The card materials are free to download. The book is sold to support the project. Live workshops have a fee that depends on the facilitator and the country — see Organize a workshop for details.

Yes, many workshops are offered over videoconference. Use the format filter on Find a Workshop to find online sessions.

No. The workshop is designed to be facilitated by adults willing to follow the method, listen carefully, and stay neutral. The book contains the complete method. Optional training is available for those who want more guidance.

Yes. See Organize a workshop for the process and contact form.

The role is for people willing to lead the project in their country or region long-term. See Become a regional representative for the application process.

Yes. The full card deck is downloadable in all 15 languages under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license. The book contains the complete facilitation method.

Possibly. Contact us — we currently maintain 15 languages and are open to expanding when a serious team commits to maintaining a new one over time.

The cards are designed for the 2-hour workshop format specifically. They can be used as references elsewhere, but the full pedagogical effect depends on the structured method documented in the book.