SOCCS 2025

This is a space for trans and cis women.

We meet in affinity groups to feel the  solidarity, soft space and rejuvenation that come from these groups. Affinity groups are open to individuals who identify as members of the group and can speak to the experience of being a member of the group from the "I" perspective. We acknowledge that we all  hold multiple and intersecting identities, and that you may need to make a choice to focus on one of your identities during this session. We invite you to bring your wholeness into whichever space you choose for this conversation.

A workshop by students, for students. This workshop will help students create a student-led sexual violence group at their school. This workshop will include information on how to be an educator, create an inclusive space, advertise effectively, make resources, and more.

History is written by the winners. During this informative workshop, we will delve back into our history books to reexamine the bias against and misrepresentation toward women in the past that leave a legacy of rape culture today. Students will be asked to reflect on their own education and confront their own bias. 

This workshop will give participants the opportunity to take a break from the week and find some time to meditate. Folks will then learn some basic physical de-escalation skills for themselves. We will wrap with some basic tips on how to be a Bystander/Upstander for others. QTBIPOC folks or anyone who is concerned with combatting hate-based violence may find this particularly useful.

• What is the first thing we want to do when we get back to school?
• In connecting with other schools…
  • What is something our school is doing well? 
  • What is something another school is doing we can learn from?
• Who is someone that can hold you accountable?
• How can we work towards institutionalizing?
• Can you write an email right now to a principal about your experience?