Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Abuse

Duration: 3 hours (including a break)

Delivery: Interactive workshop held on Zoom

Workshop Overview:

1 in 4 women and 1 in 18 men have experienced sexual abuse since the age of 16, yet most people fear speaking out and never receive the support they deserve. This workshop will enhance your knowledge around the different types of sexual abuse and how we can all play a part in preventing sexual abuse and breaking down the culture of silence and shame.

We have created an impactful 3 hour workshop designed to help you understand sexual abuse, the impact it has, how to recognise it, respond to it with trauma-informed practice and support those impacted. Through expert insights, meaningful discussions, real-life case examples and an interactive quiz and activities, you'll learn how to identify, respond and support.

Nobody should suffer in silence, just one person who listens can change someone's life.

What you’ll learn:

• What sexual abuse is.
• Understand trauma and the brain.
• Build confidence in responding to disclosures of sexual abuse with trauma-informed practice.
• What vicarious trauma is and how to prevent it.
• Self-care practices to strengthen wellbeing.
• For Higher Education establishments – understand how to comply with Office for Students conditions.

Who is this workshop for?

• Anyone looking for an in depth understanding about sexual abuse and looking to gain the skills and confidence in responding to it.
• Anyone with an interest in the subject, including safeguarding leads, teachers, HR employees, managers, support workers or anyone concerned about creating safe and inclusive spaces.
• Participants must be over 16 years old.

Requirements:

• A stable internet connection.
• A computer or mobile device with access to Zoom.
• A private space (or headphones) to join the workshop from.

Terms of booking:

If SARSAS cancels the training, full refunds will be provided.

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Please be aware that the course content is about sexual abuse, which can be a distressing and emotional topic. Although we make every effort to create a safe space and ensure participants are fully supported, we encourage participants to consider this before booking.

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