Brave Step Changemaker
The Changemaker program gives you the tools you need to support one another and help prevent future sexual violence.
Changemakers will access carefully-vetted and trusted resources via our web portal, participate in training sessions, and gain the education they need to take steps toward action.
Who is a Changemaker?
A Changemaker is someone who learns how to take brave steps within their life, family, community, workplace, at Brave Step and beyond as it relates to sexual violence.
Being a Brave Step Changemaker is for everyone – survivors, loved ones, policy educators, employers, and community leaders. All are impacted by sexual violence.
Be a Brave Ally
Sign the Brave Pact
Make a commitment to yourself, your loved ones, your workplace, and your community to courageously acknowledge the prevalence of sexual violence, learn about it, and take action. View the Brave Pact here.
Take the first step and sign below.
Learn at your own pace
Changemakers can access carefully-vetted and trusted resources via our web portal, participate in training sessions, and gain the education they need to take steps toward action.
To access the vital online content, please sign up below. Resources are available for survivors; parents, caregivers and allies; policy makers; and more.
Join a Virtual Workshop
Join an upcoming workshop to gain the knowledge and skills you need to prevent future sexual violence. Visit our Events page for a list of upcoming workshops.
Find the Best Resources for You
Individual (Survivors)
Resources include care options, helpful guides and useful information on one’s journey.
Loved Ones
Resources include information for parents and caregivers, intimate partners, family and friends, and more.
Workplace
Prepare yourself with articles pertaining to sexual harassment and assault, employer-empowered tools and more.
Policy Education
Gain insight and knowledge from experts in the field at the intersection of sexual violence and policy education.
The Community at large
For community leaders, allies and advocates, access expert content to guide you on creating a safer, healthier community.
Brave Step Resources
Stay abreast of Brave Step’s live events and workshops to better equip you as a Changemaker.
Recent Changemaker Workshops
Shining Light in the Digital Dark
Learn from Hannah Arrowood, founder and executive director of Present Age Ministries, who is equipped with special insights from the FBI. She explores the growing dangers of online exploitation in particular the alarming rise of predator networks, which targets children through gaming and social media platforms.
Armed for a Digital World, led by The Lantern Project
This Changemaker workshop teaches parents, caregivers and allies how to take an active role in their children’s online lives and prepare for the dangers they face.
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