Join Dr. Elise Lopez and Erica Freese as they discuss cultural, social, and environmental issues related to sexual aggression, including bystander education, communication strategies, and adaptation of interventions.

Elise Lopez, DrPH, MPH, is the director of the University of Arizona Consortium on Gender-Based Violence. Her work examines the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions related to sexual violence, sexual health, adolescent substance abuse, and trauma-informed care.

Erica Freese, MPH, is the Program Coordinator of the Advanced Nursing Education - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program, a HRSA-funded program to expand sexual assault response services in rural areas.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Discuss strategies used by the Safer Bars Alliance to mitigate the normalization of sexual aggression and non-consent, particularly environmental strategies.
  2. Examine the role of communication in implementing public health programs that address sexual violence.
  3. Explain the importance of adapting public health interventions to address the needs of different contexts and populations.

Continuing Education Information: 0.75 CECH for CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036

Date Released: 9-5-19


Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: SS99036_09152019_1
Category 1 Credits: 0.75
Continuing Competency Credits: 0
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No