86-It: Train the Trainer

Program Overview

86 It: Train the Trainer is a capacity building program designed for organizations that want to deliver 86 It sexual harassment prevention trainings independently. This program equips organizations with the curriculum, facilitation skills, and practical guidance needed to train restaurant and hospitality staff and management using a trauma informed, evidence based approach.

Sexual harassment in the restaurant and hospitality industry is widespread and persistent, driven by power imbalances, customer interactions, and workplace cultures that often normalize harm. 86 It was originally developed by Our Voice in response to these realities, and the Train the Trainer model expands access by supporting organizations in leading prevention work within their own communities.

This program is intended to strengthen long term prevention efforts by building internal capacity rather than relying solely on external trainers.

Who This Training Is For

86 It: Train the Trainer is designed for:

  • Rape crisis centers and sexual violence prevention organizations

  • Nonprofit organizations and workforce development programs that work with service industry employees

  • Training institutions and educators

  • Organizations seeking to purchase the 86 It curriculum for internal or partner use

Participants should have experience in facilitation, training, or prevention work, as this program focuses on preparing trainers rather than delivering a basic introduction to the topic.

What the Training Covers

The Train the Trainer program provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the 86 It curriculum and facilitator materials, along with guidance on effective and trauma informed facilitation.

Participants learn about:

  • Sexual harassment and sexual violence in the restaurant and hospitality industry

  • Industry specific risk factors and power dynamics

  • The structure and goals of the 86 It curriculum

  • How to facilitate staff level trainings

  • How to facilitate management and owner trainings

  • Trauma informed approaches to workplace prevention

  • How to guide discussions around boundaries, consent, and accountability

  • How to use scenario based learning effectively

  • How to adapt the curriculum to local laws, policies, and workplace contexts

  • Pre training and post training considerations

  • Strategies for supporting organizations after training

The program emphasizes clarity, consistency, and survivor centered messaging.

Why This Training Matters

Restaurants and hospitality businesses consistently report some of the highest rates of workplace sexual harassment, yet many communities lack access to industry specific prevention training. When organizations are equipped to deliver this training themselves, prevention becomes more sustainable and responsive.

86 It: Train the Trainer allows organizations to:

  • Expand the reach of sexual harassment prevention efforts

  • Provide consistent training across multiple workplaces

  • Build trust with local businesses and workers

  • Support culture change beyond one time sessions

This program recognizes that meaningful prevention requires long term commitment and skilled facilitation.

How the Training Works

86 It: Train the Trainer is delivered as a three and a half to four hour interactive training, offered virtually or in person. The session combines curriculum review, facilitation guidance, and hands on practice.

Training elements include:

  • A full walkthrough of the 86 It curriculum

  • Review of facilitator manuals and training materials

  • Mock staff training sessions

  • Mock management and owner training sessions

  • Guidance on handling challenging questions and scenarios

  • Time for discussion, feedback, and reflection

An additional follow up consultation is available to support implementation and adaptation after the training.

What Participants Will Gain

Organizations that complete 86 It: Train the Trainer will:

  • Gain access to the 86 It curriculum and facilitation materials

  • Feel confident delivering staff and management trainings

  • Understand how to adapt content to different workplaces

  • Build skills for trauma informed facilitation

  • Be prepared to support restaurants in policy development and culture change

  • Strengthen internal capacity for ongoing prevention work

Participants leave with both the tools and confidence needed to implement the program effectively.

Materials Included

Organizations receive access to the 86 It curriculum, which includes:

  • Facilitator manuals

  • Training outlines

  • Presentation slides

  • Scenario based activities

  • Policy guidance templates

  • Handouts and supporting materials

Materials are designed to be adaptable to local context while maintaining the integrity of the program.

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