Sex Signals
Sex Signals has become one of the most popular sexual assault prevention programs on college campuses through its unorthodox, humor-facilitated approach to examining our culture, sex, and the core issue of bystander intervention.
The Impact of Interaction
A two-person team of highly-trained educators takes the audience on an interactive, relevant, and often-hilarious exploration of beliefs, behaviors, and gender stereotypes related to dating and sexual interaction. Then, through several semi-improvisational scenes, and one that depicts a rapist describing a rape, the program reaches out to students who have mislabeled coercion as consent, with the hope of changing behaviors and encouraging bystander intervention.
By the numbers
The proof is in the performances. As a result of its tremendous reputation in the higher education community among both students and administration, Sex Signals has been performed over 3,500 times at colleges and universities of all sizes and has been seen by over 1 million students worldwide. Over 80% of institutions would definitely have the program return. In fact, Sex Signals was awarded “Speaker of the Year” from Campus Activities Magazine in 2015 and 2016.
The Takeaway
Want to truly connect with students on this very important issue? Deliver the message with equal parts humor and powerful principle. This customizable program is designed to:
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Engage audiences in a focused discussion on social pressures, gender stereotypes, unrealistic sexual expectations, and the role of alcohol surrounding hooking up and intimate relationships
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Establish how these beliefs, attitudes and behaviors can lead to sexual violence
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Delineate the difference between seduction and coercion; define the nature of sexual violence
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Empower the audience to identify predatory behavior in others and intervene to support vulnerable members in their communities
“The performance was excellent and the topic was an important one. They engaged the audience with their humor and made salient points without lecturing. Outstanding.”—Chris Dingle, Complex Director, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
Pairs Well with these Programs
Beat the Blame Game
Whether it’s slut shaming, or the almost “recreational hostility” that follows victims when they report, Beat the Blame Game is the powerful reality check that provides your campus with the tools they need to challenge the haters.
The Hook Up
Hooking up can often sound like harmless fun, but it can also be a cover for some very unhealthy behaviors. This engaging discussion pulls back the covers on hooking up, clarifying when it’s actually sexual violence and how bystanders can protect potential victims from predators.
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