Axis Free Training Course

Do you work with survivors of sexual abuse?  Might you, but don’t realise?  1 in 4 women and 1 in 20 men have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult, and 1 in 6 Children have been sexually abused.  Would you now how to respond if someone disclosed sexual abuse to you?  This course will introduce you to some of the following areas: which will support you in your professional and personal life.

Introduction to sexual violence/abuse

Aim of the course

• Identify a clear definition of “Sexual violence/abuse”.
• Explain what the role of an ISVA is in relation to victims/survivors of sexual violence/abuse.
• Be able to dispel some of the myths around sexual violence/abuse.
• Identify the impact of sexual violence/abuse on the victim and their family.
• Understand the definition of consent.
• Identify the signs of sexual abuse.
• Understand the importance of communicating and responding to concerns of sexual violence/abuse.
• Be able to explain the does and don’ts when interacting with victims of

There are a number of options for delivery of this course.  Delivery will be tailored to your specific needs.  The preferred delivery is face to face.

Delivery options:

1. In partnership with joint training, which could incur a small charge.
2. Or alternatively we can arrange to visit you in your workplace or suitable location free of charge.

Attendance and participation in activities will gain you a CPD certificate.

For more information on the above course, please do contact Dawn Shanahan on the following email address, or call the number below.

training@axiscounselling.org.uk

01743 243007