Description

From the cancellation of federal funding to escalating threats to safety, bodily autonomy, and health, safety, and well-being protections, the past year has demanded relentless survival. Burnout is no longer a risk; it is inevitable for many. Professionals across higher education, community non-profits, and healthcare settings who dedicate their lives to support survivors and prevent sexual violence amid exhaustion are being asked to do more with less, to innovate, and to keep moving humanity forward even as our collective capacity dwindles. In this keynote, we will reflect on what it means to sustain prosocial work in a climate of scarcity and fear. Together, we will explore structured, research-informed strategies to rebuild resilience, strengthen collective capacity, and foster communities of care that ensure the movement to end sexual violence not only persists but continues to thrive. 

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and analyze the conditions necessary for achieving collective impact in sexual violence prevention and survivor support efforts. 
• Apply evidence-informed frameworks for sustainable self-leadership. 
• Integrate strategies to balance passion and purpose with permission to rest.