Training & Workshops
The Merced College RSVP Program offers training in the prevention of sexual violence to all students, faculty, and staff.
Required Prevention and Education Awareness Training
At Merced College, sexual assault prevention education begins before a student steps foot on campus as a Blue Devil. All incoming students must watch the Prevention Education Awareness video as part of their orientation activities.
Spring 2026 Events and Workshops
What is a Healthy Relationship? – March 26
Dating is tough, right? We all know the struggle. But don’t settle for less – you deserve healthy relationships! Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where we’ll help you figure out your wants, desires, and boundaries. You’ll learn how to practice consent, navigate conflict, communicate your needs, and build connections that don’t suck.
Healthy Relationships is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm @ LRC 156 | Zoom option: https://MercedCCD.zoom.us/j/86514503636
“We Will Rise” Pop-up Fair for Sexual Assault Awareness Month – April 8
Tote bag & button making, free stickers and art prints, interactive booths.
We Will Rise is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm @ The Quad
How To Intervene When Someone Is Being Creepy – April 8 (Presented by JoinRVCC.org)
Ever find yourself witnessing someone engaging in ways that make your stomach feel uneasy? Like not taking no for an answer, humiliating their partner, or engaging in stalking behaviors? It’s not easy to know what to do in those moments. That’s where our workshop comes in. We’ll give you the tools to intervene when you witness sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking and create a more consent-centered campus community
How To Intervene When Someone Is Being Creepy is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 3:00pm @ The Hub
Bystander Intervention Skills – April 14
Learn to recognize signs of sexual violence and gain practical skills to safely support your peers in potentially harmful situations. Empower yourself to help prevent sexual violence before it starts.
Bystander Intervention is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm @ LRC 156 | Zoom: https://mercedccd.zoom.u/j/86514503636
Safety Planning Workshops
Join us for a workshop that empowers survivors to navigate their circumstances with greater security and confidence. We will learn the signs of unhealthy relationships, discuss resources for support, and learn the elements of a basic safety plan. Journaling and crafts are included upon request!
Schedule a Safety Planning Workshop for your student group or class. Contact the RSVP Program manager at [email protected] or 209.384.6146.
We love classroom visits!
Schedule any of the above workshops for your student group or class! We can also provide custom trainings. Contact the RSVP Program manager at [email protected] or 209-384-6146.