SARV Workshops

SARV Prevention

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Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence (SARV) Prevention

All first-year (freshmen) undergraduate students will participate in a SARV Prevention workshop to be provided knowledge on the topics of sexual and relationship violence as well as resources on campus and in the community.

This required in-person workshop is facilitated by trained undergraduate Huskers CARE Peer Educators

Workshops are designed to help students:
  • Gain awareness of and increase understanding of sexual assault and relationship violence.

  • Learn about programs and resources available on campus and in the community.

  • Be empowered to become active in daily life through the prevention of power-based violence by knowing how to intervene.

  • Increase a shared sense of responsibility to prevent sexual violence and help create a safe community.

First-year students living on campus

SARV workshops will take place in your residence hall. Locate your hall/floor workshop in the schedule below.

2026 Schedule

Abel Hall
Abel 2Mon, Oct 26, 4-6 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 3Mon, Oct 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 4Tues, Oct 27, 4-6 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 5Tues, Oct 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 6Wed, Oct 28, 4-6 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 7Thurs, Oct 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 8Sun, Nov 1, 7-9 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 9Mon, Nov 2, 4-6 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 10Mon, Nov 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 11Tues, Nov 3, 4-6 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 12Tues, Nov 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Abel 13Wed, Nov 4, 4-6 p.m.Mari’s Lounge – Sandoz 129
Eastside Suites
Eastside LL Sun, Sep 20, 7-9 p.m.Eastside Suites Multipurpose Room 030
Eastside 1Mon, Sep 21, 4-6 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Eastside 2Mon, Sep 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Eastside 3Tues, Sep 22, 4-6 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Eastside 4Tues, Sep 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Harper, Schramm, Smith
HSS 2Tues, Oct 6, 4-6 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
HSS 3Wed, Oct 7, 4-6 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
HSS 4Thurs, Oct 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
HSS 5Mon, Oct 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
HSS 6Tues, Oct 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
HSS 7Wed, Oct 14, 4-6 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
HSS 8Wed, Oct 21, 4-6 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
HSS 9Thurs, Oct 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
HSS 10Sun, Oct 25, 7-9 p.m.Harper Dining Conference Rm C
Kauffman
Kauffman 2Tues, Sep 8, 4-6 p.m.Kauffman 112
Kauffman 3Tues, Sep 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Kauffman 112
Knoll
Knoll 1Tues, Sep 29, 4-6 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Knoll 2Wed, Sep 30, 4-6 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Knoll 3 Thurs, Oct 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Knoll 4Sun, Oct 4, 7-9 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Knoll 5Mon, Oct 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Massengale
Massengale 1Wed, Sep 9, 4-6 p.m.Massengale Multipurpose Rm 115
Massengale 2Sun, Sep 13, 7-9 p.m.Massengale Multipurpose Rm 115
Massengale 3Mon, Sep 14, 4-6 p.m.Massengale Multipurpose Rm 115
Massengale 4Mon, Sep 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Massengale Multipurpose Rm 115
Sandoz
Sandoz 2Tues, Sep 15, 4-6 p.m.Mari's Lounge - Sandoz 129
Sandoz 3Tues, Sep 15, 4-6 p.m.Mari's Lounge - Sandoz 129
Sandoz 4Tues, Sep 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari's Lounge - Sandoz 129
Sandoz 5Tues, Sep 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari's Lounge - Sandoz 129
Sandoz 6Wed, Sep 16, 4-6 p.m.Mari's Lounge - Sandoz 129
Sandoz 7Wed, Sep 16, 4-6 p.m.Mari's Lounge - Sandoz 129
Sandoz 8Thurs, Sep 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari's Lounge - Sandoz 129
Sandoz 9Thurs, Sep 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Mari's Lounge - Sandoz 129
University Suites
Univ. Suites LL & 1Wed, Sep 23, 4-6 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Univ. Suites 2Thurs, Sep 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Univ. Suites 3Sun, Sep 27, 7-9 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107
Univ. Suites 4 & 5Mon, Sep 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Univ. Suites Multipurpose Rm 107

First-year students living off campus

Register for an Open Workshop below. 

Fall 2026 dates coming soon! 

For survivors who are concerned about participating in this workshop, your safety and well-being is our priority. If you are concerned that the workshop might be a difficult experience, you may request an accommodation.

Request Accommodations

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring to my workshop?

Just bring yourself and a smart device (phone/tablet) with your UNL Event Pass. Your attendance will be recorded through the event pass.

Is this workshop required?

Yes. All first-year students are required to complete a SARV Prevention workshop in accordance with University of Nebraska’s Sexual Misconduct Training Standards. This workshop plays an important role in educating students about resources and their role in prevention.

However, if you feel this program will be a detriment to your emotional health and well-being due to a personal history of sexual or intimate partner violence, please request an accommodation. 

I completed the online training; do I need to attend a SARV workshop?

Yes. While we value the time you took to complete the online training, this workshop will give all UNL students a consistent knowledge base about sexual assault and relationship violence dynamics unique to the college experience, resources of where to receive support at UNL, and skills to safely intervene.

What are the dates and times of SARV?

First-year students will be assigned to sessions based on their living communities. SARV for first-year students who live on campus will be happening in the Residence Halls starting September 8th.

The date, time, and location of your workshop are listed above, as well as posted on your floor in your residence hall.

First-year students who live off-campus should register for an open session.

I'm a survivor and am worried about going to this workshop.

Your safety and well-being are our priority. If you are concerned that the workshop might be a harmful experience, you may request an accommodation.

The date or time of my workshop does not work with my schedule.

You may either register for, and attend, an offered open session, or attend a session on a different floor or Residence Hall. If workshops have concluded for the fall semester, you must register for an open workshop in the spring semester.

I missed my workshop. What should I do?

You may either register for, and attend, an offered open session, or attend a session on a different floor or Residence Hall. If workshops have concluded for the fall semester, you must register for an open workshop in the spring semester.

How do I become a peer educator?

CARE hires new peer educators every spring semester to begin work for the following fall semester. Learn more here.

Open SARV Sessions

Open workshops are intended for first-year students who do not live on campus or for students who missed their workshop in their residence hall. Undergraduate students (of any level) who want to increase their understanding about sexual assault and relationship violence are welcome to join a SARV open session offered every month in various locations.

I still have questions.

Email Abbey Ragain (she/her), Prevention Program Coordinator, at abbey.ragain@unl.edu with any questions.

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