Becoming an Ally: Level 1 Workshop

Small Actions, Big Impact

Becoming an ally doesn’t require a title … just a willingness to learn, listen and take meaningful action.

Brave Step’s Ally Workshop: Level 1 is an empowering, introductory experience designed for individuals, community members and anyone who wants to better understand sexual violence and support survivors with compassion and confidence.

This workshop is ideal for:

• Caring individuals who want to make a difference
• Friends, partners and family members of survivors
• Teachers, managers and community leaders
• Anyone looking to begin their allyship journey

No prior knowledge is required. Just an open mind and a brave heart.

During this session, you’ll learn:

Understand Sexual Violence

• Learn a clear and accessible definition of sexual violence
• Debunk common myths
• Explore the role of power and control
• Understand the profound and widespread impact on survivors, families, and communities

Build Core Ally Skills

• What consent really means, including the FRIES model
• How to respond supportively if someone discloses harm
• Everyday actions to prevent harm
• Healthy boundaries, body autonomy, and challenging harmful norms

Practice Real World Scenarios

Participants will engage in:

• Guided role‑play for disclosure responses
• Rapid‑fire reflection prompts
• Practical communication scripts
• Personalized commitment-setting to continue the work beyond the workshop

What Makes This Workshop Unique

Brave Step’s approach centers on safety, compassion and empowerment. We create a space where participants can:

• Learn without judgment
• Share within their comfort zone
• Reflect on their own experiences
• Walk away with concrete actions to implement immediately

Register today at Becoming an Ally - Brave Step Changemaker Education.