Exploring the Psychology of Victim Blaming and Self Blame: Advanced CPD

Ever wonder why victims of sexual assault and violence receive so much of the blame? This course examines the psychological theory and the most recent data about why and how individuals at all societal levels lay blame on the victim. It is based on three years of study by Dr. Jessica Taylor as well as the testimonies of over five hundred survivors, professionals, and members of the public. Through the use of films, exercises, tests, and presentations, you will gain knowledge of the theories and research that support our comprehension of victimisation and self-blame.

Taught by an accredited VictimFocus facilitator, Sarah Turner, who has over 25 years experience working in the Health and Social Care sector, is a registered Social Worker and is the Founder of Phoenix Training.

Course Learning Objectives:

· To explore psychological and sociological theories of victim blaming

· To learn about the ways people blame themselves after sexual violence

· To understand the latest evidence, reports and research about victim blaming and the psychology of self blame

· To learn about simple ways to challenge, change and influence people to reduce or stop victim blaming

A CPD certificate from VictimFocus will be provided via email at the end of the course.

This is an online session, being delivered on Friday 1st March 2024 lasting six hours from 9.00am – 3.00pm, with breaks. We recommend that you join 5-10 minutes prior to the start to ensure your technology is working correctly as we will be unable to delay the start due to the number of delegates we anticipate attending.

Ticket Prices:

Professional CPD ticket: £100 per person payable in advance (plus Eventbrite fees). The course fee includes a certified CPD certificate that will be forwarded after the session following confirmation of attendance.

If you have any additional needs that may require assistance during the session, please do let us know at the time of booking, in order that we can discuss arrangements in advance. Thank you.

After booking, please remember to check your e-mail (messages may be forwarded to your spam/junk folder) for a confirmation receipt from Eventbrite sharing a link for registration. Eventbrite will also send reminders prior to the course taking place. To ensure delegate confidentiality no recordings are made; this is run as a 'live' event only.

Refunds & Terms & Conditions

1) Eventbrite fees are not refundable.

2) Cancellations with over a month's notice will see you being able to claim a full refund minus the Eventbrite fees mentioned in point 1. There will be the option for you to move your booking date free of charge to another available training date on the calendar if there is space available to do so.

3) No refunds will be given for cancellation at under a month's notice. It will be possible to move your booking free of charge to another available date if there are available spaces to do so.

4) If you do not attend the training, no refund will be given but it may be possible to transfer your booking in exceptional circumstances subject to discussion and availability to do so.

5) Late arrivals will not be admitted entry past 0930 on the day of training. Moving your date to another available slot in this situation if you have missed the start time will be subject to discussion after the training event has taken place.

6) If the organiser has to cancel the training due to sickness or other unavoidable events, a full refund (including the Eventbrite fees mentioned in point 1) will be given, or an offer will be made for you to transfer your place to another date, which will be added to the training schedule with at least 2-3 months notice.

7) there is a minimum attendance of five per course, should the minimum attendance threshold not be met the organiser reserves the right to offer a place on a different date or a full refund.