Length: 1 day

Course content:

• Myths and stereotypes
• Prevalence
• The law
• Dealing with disclosures
• The work of Rape Crisis Centres
• Rape trauma syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder

Learning outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Recognise some of the common myths and stereotypes surrounding rape & sexual abuse
• Describe the work of Rape Crisis Centres and their services
• Describe the laws relating to rape and other sexual offences
• Identify good practice in dealing with disclosures
• Recognise some of the features of rape trauma syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder

Aimed at:

Anyone wanted to have a clearer understanding of sexual violence, including:

• Domestic abuse workers
• Housing officers
• Teachers
• Education welfare officers
• Police officers
• Health and social care workers

For more information or to discuss your organisation's specific training needs, please complete our training request form and our training coordinator will get back to you within three days.

You can also call our office on 01786 439 244.