Learn how to safely intervene as a bystander and hear Kelly Pfleider's, founder of Pure Praxis, innovative approaches to sexual assault prevention training. They discuss the importance of engaging student leaders, and empowering individuals to take action in difficult situations. 

Kelly emphasizes the role of storytelling in education and the need for continuous conversations about consent and support for survivors. The episode highlights how Pure Praxis customizes its training to create safe spaces for dialogue and encourages listeners to get involved in their community.

TAKEAWAYS

• Kelly Pfleider is the founder of Pure Praxis, focusing on social justice through theater.
• Bystander intervention is crucial in preventing sexual assault.
• Engaging student leaders can create a ripple effect in communities.
• Empowerment comes from understanding one's own skills and instincts.
• Storytelling is a powerful tool in educating about consent and prevention.
• Creating safe spaces for dialogue is essential for honest conversations.
• Every situation is unique, and responses should be tailored accordingly.
• Believing survivors is fundamental to encouraging them to come forward.
• Training should avoid re-traumatization and focus on support.
• Continuous conversations about consent and prevention are necessary for societal change.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Kelly Pfleider and Pure Praxis

03:02 Innovative Approaches to Sexual Assault Prevention Training

06:04 The Importance of Bystander Intervention

08:57 Engaging Student Leaders in Conversations

12:00 Empowering Individuals to Take Action

14:46 Creating Safe Spaces for Dialogue

18:02 The Role of Storytelling in Education

21:10 Addressing the Complexity of Consent

24:00 The Need for Continuous Conversations

26:58 How to Get Involved with Pure Praxis

RESOURCES

• Pure Praxis - Customizable prevention & response training programs

• Kelly Pfleider on LinkedIn

• Instagram: PurePraxis

• Are You Sure? Program for faculty and mandated reporters

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