As an educator, Dr. Dickman adheres to adult learning theory which means that she takes complex concepts and make them relevant and accessible to her audiences. Material that connect to our real lives are those that we can use to change our world. She has a knack for making learning interesting while using humor to open the body and minds ability to think, create, engage and recall materials. Even audiences of hundreds stay engaged and interact with the materials presented. Small groups are often out of their seats working with materials to make meaning for themselves.
As a sexual violence and sexuality educator, Dr. Dickman uses empathy and compassion (rather than shame, blame or threat of punishment) to invite her audiences to join her in the learning experience. She focuses on the development of knowledge, empathy and compassion as knowledge has no power without the other aspects of her lessons. Dr. Dickman uses a sex-positive approach which honors diversity, informed consent, rights, responsibility and choice. From her experience and research she knows that a sex positive environment helps to fight against sexual violence.
As a leader, Dr Dickman knows that social justice and anti-oppression for everyone are key to ending sexual violence. She believe that we can stop sexual assault. She believes we all have the right to control our sexual pleasure and determine what that means with scientifically accurate facts. She works beyond political correctness and avoiding trouble; she works for dignity and respect for all.
As a sexual violence and sexuality educator, Dr. Dickman uses empathy and compassion (rather than shame, blame or threat of punishment) to invite her audiences to join her in the learning experience. She focuses on the development of knowledge, empathy and compassion as knowledge has no power without the other aspects of her lessons. Dr. Dickman uses a sex-positive approach which honors diversity, informed consent, rights, responsibility and choice. From her experience and research she knows that a sex positive environment helps to fight against sexual violence.
As a leader, Dr Dickman knows that social justice and anti-oppression for everyone are key to ending sexual violence. She believe that we can stop sexual assault. She believes we all have the right to control our sexual pleasure and determine what that means with scientifically accurate facts. She works beyond political correctness and avoiding trouble; she works for dignity and respect for all.
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CUSTOMERS APPRECIATE THE APPROACH
NY State Coalition Against Sexual Assault
“Thanks to Dr. Dickman, I am excited for my next presentation”
RAF Mildenhall Airman's Email
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class this morning. I have been to several bystander training classes from other bases and the way you taught this class was much better and more memorable I honestly think that if the rest of the Air Force had instructors like you teaching this class that the overall assault rate would decline. Thank you for all that you do."
Air Force Wing Commander's Course Feedback
"Best SAPR training I've ever attended -- the content is far more balanced than ever before…and actionable."
"Excellent briefer, briefing and materials."
"Dr. Dickman was a great presenter and backed her positions with data."
"Great info. Dr. Dickman did a great job presenting the material and increased my understanding of the issue, victimology and steps I can take as a commander to reduce sexual assaults in my unit."
"Dr. Dickman is a phenomenal speaker. Very knowledgeable and great communicator."
"This is the best SAPR training I have ever had. Dr. Dickman presented this better than anyone in my 20+ years. I am better prepared to address this issue because of this brief."
"Kimberly Dickman is an exceptional speaker with very solid subject matter experience.Great example; logical flow."
NACDA
"I've been an athletic director for 32 years and this is the best presentation on this topic I've ever heard!"
"I can go on the record a saying in my 27 years of being associated with the DOD, it was easily the best SAPR- related presentation I've witnessed."
Other College Presentations
"One thing for sure is that I will reconsider the way prevention work is handled on my campus."
"I'd like to be Dr. Dickman when I grow up."
“Thanks to Dr. Dickman, I am excited for my next presentation”
RAF Mildenhall Airman's Email
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class this morning. I have been to several bystander training classes from other bases and the way you taught this class was much better and more memorable I honestly think that if the rest of the Air Force had instructors like you teaching this class that the overall assault rate would decline. Thank you for all that you do."
Air Force Wing Commander's Course Feedback
"Best SAPR training I've ever attended -- the content is far more balanced than ever before…and actionable."
"Excellent briefer, briefing and materials."
"Dr. Dickman was a great presenter and backed her positions with data."
"Great info. Dr. Dickman did a great job presenting the material and increased my understanding of the issue, victimology and steps I can take as a commander to reduce sexual assaults in my unit."
"Dr. Dickman is a phenomenal speaker. Very knowledgeable and great communicator."
"This is the best SAPR training I have ever had. Dr. Dickman presented this better than anyone in my 20+ years. I am better prepared to address this issue because of this brief."
"Kimberly Dickman is an exceptional speaker with very solid subject matter experience.Great example; logical flow."
NACDA
"I've been an athletic director for 32 years and this is the best presentation on this topic I've ever heard!"
"I can go on the record a saying in my 27 years of being associated with the DOD, it was easily the best SAPR- related presentation I've witnessed."
Other College Presentations
"One thing for sure is that I will reconsider the way prevention work is handled on my campus."
"I'd like to be Dr. Dickman when I grow up."