is an engaging conversation about bystander intervention, consent, healthy relationships, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.

Let's face it. Hurtful, discriminatory behavior abounds. On college campuses. Military installations. In the workplace. Even knowing that it's hard to acknowledge just how much people are perpetrating acts of sexual assault, harassment, racial discrimination, or violence—let alone have an honest, constructive dialogue about these issues. Our company is focused on changing that and making challenging conversations a driver of positive cultural change.

We bring a profound passion to starting these crucial conversations and do it in a very unexpected way. Our engaging programs get students, military personnel, and employees talking, sharing, and, yes, even laughing about the behaviors, stereotypes, and cultural attitudes that contribute to these social issues.

Our approach is fully supported by research in education, psychology, humor, moral domain theory, and sexual violence prevention, and led by well-trained, dynamic educators. We combine powerful messages with charismatic messengers, understanding that it is only when defenses are lowered, that people can genuinely reflect on their beliefs and behaviors and change for the better.

Drive positive student and institutional outcomes through our progressive and interconnected curriculum. Each program builds on the others and is designed to build self-awareness, systemic cultural analysis, and the capacity to intervene in support of vulnerable individuals. 

• Our training meets Title IX mandates and covers sensitive topics such as alcohol abuse, sexual assault, and inclusion.

• Our interactive, research-supported, SAVE Act-compliant trainings are designed for students, staff, and Greek life.

Transform behavior and inspire your campus with cultural critique, engaging interactions, and sharp humor.

Cultural Understanding

Cultural Understanding

Equip your team or students with the knowledge, skill, and ability to identify risk and societal factors linked to a greater likelihood of perpetrating violence, as well as protective factors that may reduce the likelihood of sexual violence victimization.

By continuing to challenge age-old prejudices with innovative strategies and programming. By meeting our audiences where they are and taking them where they need to be. 

Using straightforward language and realistic scenarios to build trust and defuse the tension that can arise around the subject matter.

Creating a no-judgment zone in which people can meaningfully reflect on their own biases and behaviors and resolve to change for the better. 

Leveraging over 40 years of expertise in program development and victim advocacy, ensuring all content is supported by the latest peer-reviewed research. 

Inventing new ways to apply well-researched best practices and applying rigorous evaluation of our initiatives.

"Sex Signals class which uses an interactive format, comedy, and talented improvisation actors to teach appropriate social behavior is routinely the only class during the first several weeks of training that trainees can recall with any detail by the end of the training cycle."

"Western Kentucky University (WKU) has utilized Catharsis for all of our online Title IX training needs for students, faculty, and staff since summer 2019, and been beyond exceptionally impressed with their product(s)! The online trainings have been exquisitely engaging, applicable, and more user-friendly than our previous training provider! In addition, the leadership, staff, and team (employed with Catharsis) are incredible people who truly care about their work and WKU!" 

Director and Title IX Investigator, Western Kentucky University

"We had a great time, and one of the orientation leaders says you MUST come back next year… Thanks for keeping serious things fun and exciting for our students!" 

Director for Student Engagement, University of Evansville

Our mission is to change the world by producing innovative, accessible and research-supported programming that challenges oppressive attitudes and shifts behavior. Contact us to learn more about our program offerings! 

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