mix & match courses
Sexual Violence Essentials
Dive into the fundamentals with our Sexual Violence Essentials bundle. These courses equip you with crucial skills for handling disclosures sensitively, supporting survivors’ emotional journeys, and navigating the legal landscape.
Responding to a Disclosure of Sexual Violence
When someone shares their experience of sexual violence, your response can make all the difference. This course prepares you to handle disclosures with sensitivity, skill, and a trauma-informed approach. From providing immediate emotional support to understanding referral pathways and the critical aspects of confidentiality and record-keeping, you’ll learn how to be there for survivors in a way that promotes healing and avoids re-traumatisation. The course also emphasises the importance of self-care, equipping you with strategies to manage the emotional toll of supporting others through trauma.
Emotional and Societal Responses to Sexual Violence
Sexual violence leaves ripples that extend far beyond the individual. This course explores its profound impact on survivors and their families, both immediately and long-term. We’ll also confront the societal forces—myths, stereotypes, and systemic responses—that often-compound trauma and discourage reporting. Gain insights to challenge these narratives and better support those affected.
Sexual Violence and the Legal System
Navigating the legal system can be daunting for survivors of sexual violence. This course demystifies the process, from reporting procedures to key legal frameworks around sexual offences. Understanding both the system and its emotional impact on survivors, you’ll be better prepared to support individuals considering or pursuing legal action.
Preventing Harm and Early Intervention
Foster safer environments for children and young people with our Preventing Harm and Early Intervention courses. Learn to identify concerning sexual behaviours, implement whole-school strategies, and utilise specialised tools for supporting those affected by sibling sexual abuse.
Sexualised Behaviour & Child on Child Abuse in Schools
Empower your school to tackle child on child abuse head-on. This course delves into the spectrum of sexual behaviours, distinguishing between healthy development and harmful actions. Learn to foster a zero-tolerance culture towards sexual violence and develop a whole-school approach that ensures every child feels safe and respected.
Introduction to Harmful Sexualised Behaviours
Not all sexual behaviours in children and young people are the same. This focused half-day session helps you navigate the continuum from inappropriate to harmful. You’ll gain tools to identify concerning behaviours and learn about best practices for assessment and intervention, ensuring young people get the right support at the right time.
Sibling Sexual Abuse Assessment Tool
Sibling sexual abuse (SSA) presents unique challenges for families and practitioners alike. This half-day training introduces RCEW’s groundbreaking assessment tool, designed to both identify SSA and guide appropriate interventions. Gain practical skills in using the tool and accessing good practice guidance to support children, young people, and their families through this sensitive issue.
Contemporary Challenges
Stay ahead of emerging issues with our Contemporary Challenges selection. Explore how technology intersects with exploitation, apply feminist frameworks to empower survivors, and develop skills for safe intervention as an active bystander against sexual violence.
Technology-Assisted Child Sexual Exploitation
In our digital age, both opportunities and risks abound. This course equips you to understand how modern technology can be weaponised for child sexual exploitation—and how to combat it. You’ll gain practical skills to craft bespoke interventions, turning tech from a threat into a tool for survivor support. Note: This course includes a valuable resource pack, reflected in a slightly higher course fee.
Feminist Theory in Practice
Feminism isn’t just theory—it’s a powerful framework for supporting survivors of rape and sexual violence. This course traces the context of the feminist movement and unpacks its core principles. Discover how feminist perspectives can enrich your practice, creating spaces of empowerment and healing for those who have experienced sexual trauma.
How to be an Active Bystander (on demand)
We all have the power to prevent sexual violence—if we know how to use it. This dynamic two-hour session equips you to recognise sexual harassment and violence and intervene safely and effectively. Through scenarios and discussions, learn strategies to overcome barriers to action, always keeping the focus on survivor well-being and support.
Mix and Match Your Way
Whether you need comprehensive training or targeted upskilling, our mix & match courses give you the flexibility to create a tailored, empowering experience for your organisation. Simply select the relevant courses, and we’ll craft a customised program that equips your staff with the knowledge and tools to make a lasting impact.
Interested in combining courses or have specific requirements? Reach out to our team, and we’ll be happy to discuss your organisation’s unique training goals.
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