Ally Training

In 2014, Bucknell began offering Ally Training, a sexual violence prevention course for members of our Greek-letter organizations. Opened to all members of the Bucknell Community in Fall 2018, this in-depth, discussion-based experience meets in 90-minute sessions once a week for seven weeks and explores how individuals can empower themselves to create lasting cultural change while at Bucknell, both within their circles and the greater community.

Topics Covered

• An overview of sexual violence.
• Understanding of bystander intervention.
• Gender norms and stereotypes.
• Analysis of rape culture in society.
• Sexual objectification and unhealthy sexual attitudes.
• The importance of consent.
• Helping skills for working with a survivor.
• Resources and reporting processes on campus.

To join a cohort of your fellow peers in becoming an Ally, email speakup@bucknell.edu or the Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Advocacy Coordinator, Kristin Gibson, at kg029@bucknell.edu.