Change The Culture! - Sexual Violence Training Events
Our training sessions are aimed at supporting anyone who may come into contact with survivors of sexual violence, abuse and/or harassment.
Our online training sessions are developed to inspire change in the culture and to empower our communities to stand up against sexual violence.
Why sign up for our training?toggle accordion content
- To dispel myths surrounding rape, sexual abuse and sexual assault.
- To understand how sexual violence and the systems that respond to it fit into wider oppressive systems of violence.
- To understand the impact that these experiences may have on survivors, their families and friends.
- To prepare to respond appropriately to survivors in any context.
- To learn about legal duties and safeguarding procedures.
To know how to refer and signpost to other agencies and organisations.
Who is our training developed for?toggle accordion content
Our training sessions are aimed at supporting anyone who may come into contact with survivors of sexual violence, abuse and/or harassment.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Healthcare professionals
- Social workers
- Benefit, welfare and housing staff
- Youth workers
- Education staff
- Therapists and counsellors
- Parents and carers
- Legal and court staff
- Police officers
- People working in the prison service
- People working in the voluntary sector
Attending our training is especially important for professionals, as employers have a responsibility to ensure that their staff are appropriately trained and cared for when supporting survivors.
Our training aims to embed an intersectional understanding of feminism and be trauma-informed in its approach.
Change The Culture events coming up…
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An Introduction to Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence.
Fri, 10th October 2025 09:30 – 13:00
This course is intended to offer an introductory understanding of sexual violence and its impacts and provides a good foundation for further learning. You can sign up HERE.
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Responding Well to Disclosures
Fri, 17th October 2025 09:30 – 13:00
Ideal for people working directly with the public, who may at some point be the person that a survivor of sexual assault first talks to about their assault or abuse. You can sign up HERE.
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Trauma, the Brain and Trauma-Informed Practices
Fri, 24th October 2025 09:30 – 13:00
The course is ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about psychological trauma, understand the physiological mechanisms operating when we experience trauma, how our brain and body process it, as well as the implications in the development of traumatic symptomatology. It is relevant for anyone working with clients who have experienced trauma, intending to use this knowledge to understand the impact this may have had and support these clients. You can sign up HERE.
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Supporting Survivors: Understanding the Criminal Justice Process
Wed, 29th October 2025 09:30 – 13:00
The course is for anyone wanting to learn more about the way in which the systems in place respond to survivors of rape and sexual assault, and how these crimes may be dealt with. You can sign up HERE.
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Supporting Survivors in Higher Education – an overview
Fri, 7th November 2025 10:00 – 16:00
This training course pulls together key aspects of our core training packages to introduce participants to the varied ways that sexual violence and/or abuse can impact on an individual, to help anyone working with or supporting a student survivor to gain a better understanding of what they may be experiencing.
There will be moments of particular focus on the impacts on students who have experienced sexual assault or abuse.
We will consider about what assists an effective response in a Higher Education setting, and explore how to respond well to disclosures, as well as thinking about the practical considerations too. You can sign up HERE.
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“Pre-trial” Therapy Conditions
Fri, 28th November 2025 10:00 – 16:00
Ideal for therapists or practitioners whose clients are likely to be involved in the criminal justice system, to upskill in this careful area of work. You can sign up HERE.
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Self-care in Trauma Exposed Roles
Fri, 5th December 2025 09:30 – 13:00
This training is for anyone wanting to learn how those in helping roles might face experiences such as burnout or vicarious trauma and considers ways to mitigate and manage the impact of stress using self-care strategies. You can sign up HERE.