Mix & Match Courses

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.

Delegate Testimonial

“Unusually, I really enjoyed the breakout rooms. This is normally the part of a course that I dread! The participants were all lovely and we had some really interesting interactions. I would 100% recommend this training.”

Delegate Testimonial

“The small group, the variety and interactive nature, and the wonderful trainers! The mix of activities and the small group size, which allowed for valuable discussions and learning from others.”

Delegate Testimonial

“I thoroughly enjoyed the training day. It was engaging and interesting and the pace was perfect. The group size was great too. The trainers were warm and encouraging.”

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.

Delegate Testimonial

“Engaging, interactive and supportive, knowledgeable team when delivering. I liked having discussions on different topics in the breakout rooms.”

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.

Delegate Testimonial

“The training was engaging and full of useful information. There was a good mix of video content, slides and tasks to complete independently during the day. The detailed information provided about the legal system, and the impacts this can have on survivors of sexual violence [was most useful].”

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.

Delegate Testimonial

“All of it … the wealth of knowledge Hanna and Anna have is exceptional and I never tire of listening to them when they deliver any training. Look forward to attending further training sessions available.”

Delegate Testimonial

“I think for me it was the whole school approach to tackling child on child SA, plus knowing every school should have a policy on sexual abuse. Trainers were very knowledgeable.”

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.

Delegate Testimonial

“[I found] Everything [useful] but particularly the traffic light system and the behaviours associated with it and the exercise where the group were asked to rate the individual behaviours. Brilliant and informative course.”

Delegate Testimonial

“Very interesting and informative, thank you Hannah. The quiz on normal and harmful sexual behaviours, being able to determine what is normal developmental behaviour, inappropriate and then harmful.”

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.

Delegate Testimonial

“Very informative about SSA, and how the assessment tool is used not just for survivor but for other siblings, and families as a whole too.”

Delegate Testimonial

“A very engaging course and the trainers had a very thorough knowledge of their subject area.”

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.

Delegate Testimonial

“Increasing my knowledge of TA-CSA, the various apps and platforms and how they can be used maliciously. Thinking about ways to approach this subject with clients (in a counselling context), useful resources for this.”

Delegate Testimonial

“Having the subject matter expert give real life examples of experiences they’ve encountered with clients.”

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“Increasing awareness on areas such as AI and CSAM, helped me be aware more than previously and to give this more thought in general in work areas etc.”

Delegate Testimonial

“Thought the course was brilliantly delivered, enough variation in activities with smaller group work. Nice number of participants, so it felt very safe and inclusive.”

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.

Delegate Testimonial

“[What I enjoyed the most was] the variety of training material = using moodle, slides, break out rooms and videos was a brilliant way to stay engaged and was very informative too. Trainer was bright and engaging also which helps too!”

Delegate Testimonial

“Group participation and discussion is an important part of training but I did enjoy the parts when we went offline to read some of the material ourselves and use the self reflection questions to check my understanding. Splitting it up into sections to rejoin the group to discuss each section as we went along was helpful. Really interesting content.”

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.

email: enquiries@purpleleaf.org.uk