The Arc Maryland Personal Space Program Curriculum Guide | Page 32

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Class 4: Sexual Harassment
Class 5: Sexual Assault
Class 6: Domestic Violence
Class 7: When People Who Care for Us Hurt Us
Class 8: Safety Planning
Class 9: Self-defense Training (optional)

Self Advocate Trainer will let people know that there are
a few things we need to go over as a group (ground
rules). She will talk about “talking too much and letting
everyone have a chance to speak.” She will show the
“quiet” symbol and say that if a trainer shows the “quiet
sign” no one should “take it personally.” The “quiet
sign” just means that someone else needs a chance to
speak.
A trainer will let the group know that if they have
something they would like to share with a trainer in
private, there is a Listening Room. The Listening Room
can be used immediately after each class and is a place
for private discussion.
Trainer says: Earlier tonight we talked about how each
of us is different and has a right to make choices. We
also have the right to confidentiality. Ask group what
they think confidentiality is and write the answers on flip
chart. Confidentiality means that when we tell someone
something private or personal about ourselves, they
can’t tell anyone else unless they have our permission.
If someone respects you, they won’t share your personal
information. (Expand or simplify as necessary.)
The professionals we go to when we have concerns
about our bodies (like doctors or nurses) or our feelings
(counselors or social workers) must keep things
confidential by law.
We also have a rule in this class about confidentiality. We want
you to feel safe talking about your feelings, so we have a rule that
all of us (point to self and each person) will keep what we discuss
in this class CONFIDENTIAL. What we’ve said in class, stays
in class. If house counselors, job coaches, bosses, friends,
parents or others ask what (give name of class member) talked
about, we say “That’s confidential.” Everyone say it.

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