Provide students a brief overview of the workshop topic they will be hearing. Workshop descriptions can be found on our website and will also be included in your confirmation email.

Have someone that students know and respect, introduce the JWRC presenter.

• Typically this would be the principal, dean, school counselor, or a teacher if the speaker is presenting to a specific class or classroom.
• The introduction should include a very short intro of the speaker, “We would like to welcome Jane Straub from Jacob Wetterling Resource Center today,” and reminders about what it means to be a respectful audience member:
  • Be ready to listen.
  • Turn off the distractions (e.g., phones, tablets).
  • Ask questions at the appropriate time.

Please be sure to have teachers or staff members (ratio related to the size of the group) present during the workshop.

• Our workshops can generate strong emotions in some students who may have experienced the situations or trauma discussed (e.g., sexual assault, physical, or emotional abuse). This presentation may open a door for them to want to reach out for help.
• It's extremely helpful to have school staff members, particularly a school counselor or social worker, present for any questions students have for the speaker after the workshop and to help get students connected to resources if needed.
• JWRC is happy to provide resources (e.g., printed materials, websites, agencies) that school staff can use to help students.