Specialist training for frontline professionals
Explore our specialist training and workshops for professionals, students and anyone working with people affected by sexual violence or abuse, including Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs).
Our training and workshops cover a wide range of topics that we grouped in three categories for you:
- Trauma-informed and survivor-centred practice
- Safeguarding, legal and ethical practice
- Multi-agency support and sector-specific collaboration
These sessions help build sensitive, survivor-focused responses across sectors. Several workshops are CPD certified, and all are delivered by trainers with a wealth of experience in a safe, inclusive setting. Any training below is available as bespoke sessions tailored to your organisation’s needs for maximum impact.
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Trauma-informed and survivor-centred practice
Workshops that support professionals to respond sensitively to disclosures and provide survivor-centred care across diverse contexts.
Build confidence to respond to disclosures and understand the impact of sexual violence through a trauma-informed, client-focused approach.
Learn practical strategies to support people with learning disabilities, navigate complex needs, and enhance trauma-informed care of your services.
Gain the skills to support people with their mental health, understand legal frameworks, and provide trauma-informed care.
Build the knowledge and confidence to support male survivors with sensitivity, trauma-informed practice, and access to specialist services.
Explore best practices for supporting so-called dual-status clients. In this workshop, we address complex operational and ethical challenges.
Learn how to support sex workers with sensitivity, understand legislation and societal perceptions, and access specialist resources.
Four 1-day sessions to build the skills, knowledge and understanding to provide advocacy support for survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse.
Safeguarding, legal & ethical practice
Training focused on best practice in safeguarding, record-keeping, and navigating legal frameworks with care and compliance.
Training for practitioners supporting survivors through the criminal justice process. Learn safe, ethical practice from first disclosure to post-trial.
Learn best practice for record-keeping and handling information-sharing requests. Respond to police and court while safeguarding survivors’ rights.
Understand your duties under the new the Worker Protection Act 2023 and learn how to prevent harassment and to handle disclosures sensitively.
Multi-agency support and sector-specific collaboration
Workshops tailored to professionals working in justice, health, and crisis response roles, with a focus on trauma-informed care, advocacy, and inter-agency best practice.
Designed for police, forensic medical examiners, and crisis workers in SARCs. Learn trauma-informed approaches, advocacy needs, and best practice to support survivors.
Gain the skills to create safe, supportive peer groups for survivors. Learn boundaries, safeguarding, managing conflict, and ethical practice.
Build confidence to handle disclosures, practice self-care, and signpost to support. Learn strategies to foster a culture where wellbeing is a priority.