Courses

Responding to Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence

This three hour workshop provides professionals with an awareness
of how to respond reports of sexual abuse and sexual violence.

Duration – 3 hours

Next Course Date – Upon Request

Course Aimed at – Professionals

Cost – Upon Request

Difficulty – Introductory

Teacher – Various

Materials Provided – Workbook

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This course can be delivered as a Workshop, Classroom style or Virtual Live Online Training.

Topics Covered

Spot the signs of sexual abuse and exploitation
Relationship between the victim and the survivor
Meaning of consent
Good recording practice

Good communication skills
Forensic considerations
Responding to Non-Recent Disclosures
Role of SARCS (Sexual Assault Referral Centres)
The brain and trauma

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Course Description

This workshop provides an overview of sexual abuse and sexual violence using case examples to work through to help professionals recognise and understand how to respond. The workshop provides awareness of children, young people and adults who are victims and survivors of sexual abuse and violence, the help available to victims and professionals statutory responsibilities to make referrals to the police and social care.

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