Responding to Sexual Violence Workshop

Target Group:           Any professional working with children and young people in the Borough of Lewisham.

Trainer:                     Rape Crisis South London

Time of Session:     9:45am - 1:30pm

Venue:                      Zoom WEBINAR

Dates:                       Thursday 30th September 2021

Delegates:               15 places

Aims and Objectives

Session Outline

Participants in this 3.5 hour online workshop can expect to examine the myths and realities of sexual violence within a framework of violence against women and girls. Participants will develop an understanding on the law surrounding rape and sexual assault – with a focus on consent. Participants will be introduced to a model of best practice in working with sexual violence and will identify key principles in responding to disclosures of sexual violence sensitively and appropriately.

• Welcome and Introductions
• Sexual Violence in Social Context
  • Exploring the impact of societal attitudes and myths around sexual violence on survivors
  • Awareness of how societal attitudes towards sexual violence can either inhibit or encourage disclosure
• Sexual Violence Facts
  • Definitions of rape and sexual assault
  • Defining consent in law and ethical practice
• Best practice when responding to sexual violence-
  • Introduction to the empowerment model as best practice in supporting survivors of sexual violence
  • Name and understand key principles in responding to disclosures of sexual violence 
  • Increase awareness of specialist external sexual violence support services
• Check-out, grounding and self-care

To view and book this course, please follow this temporary link: https://www.safeguardinglewisham.org.uk/events/event/responding-to-sexual-violence

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