Workshops

Due to the developing situation regarding Covid-19 and the Government’s guidance, we are postponing all workshops until further notice.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Our 1-day workshops are appropriate for professionals, students or anyone who works directly or indirectly with victims-survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse. Our training focuses on an ethos of encouraging sensitive and improved responses to victims-survivors and their families whenever contact is made. All of our workshops are person-centred and teach a trauma-informed response. Training is held in our office in Rugby, Warwickshire but can also be delivered at external locations of your choosing. Please get in touch to discuss this option.

The Survivors Trust promotes effective responses to rape and sexual abuse on a local, regional and national level and have worked with key offices and organisations such as the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, NHS-England, the Police and Crown Prosecution Service. We offer bespoke packages for schools, colleges and parents on the subject of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and consent. We also offer bespoke Sexual Harassment training to larger organisations.

Understanding the Impact of Sexual Violence & How to Handle Disclosure

Victims-Survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse often talk about the '2nd rape', a term often used by them to express their regret and disappointment after making a disclosure to a professional about their traumatic experience. It isn’t a matter of the professional deliberately trying to cause distress to their clients but more about them not understanding how trauma impacts a person. Read more

Pre-Trial Therapy for Victims of Rape or Sexual Abuse Training

In 1998 the report given by the Home Office, ‘Speaking Up for Justice’, (Section 28), established that vulnerable and intimidated witnesses should not be denied the emotional support and counselling they may need before and after a trial. Furthermore the decision to offer counselling and support should be based on the needs of the victim. However, despite this, some vulnerable witnesses are still being denied access to pre-trial therapy and emotional support Read more

A Trauma Informed Approach To Working with Male Survivors of Rape & Childhood Sexual Abuse

The most recent Crime Survey for England and Wales estimated that 143,000 males aged 16 to 59 years were victims of a sexual assault in the last year. The Crown Prosecution Service acknowledges around 16 per cent of reported sexual offence victims are male, with the vast majority of incidents never even being reported to the police. Read more

Meet Our Trainer

Linda Lewis is an independent Training Consultant with 8 years’ experience of providing training to Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVA’s) and to ISVA Service Managers on a national basis. She understands how challenging these roles can be, along with the levels of responsibility and accountability they come with, having Managed Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services in the voluntary sector. Read more

Bespoke Training

Linda can create a bespoke training package on any of the following: Sexual Harassment Awareness & Prevention, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Child Sexual Exploitation, Handling Disclosures of Sexual Violence, Pre-trial Therapy, Understanding Rape and Sexual Violence, Consent, Bystanding behaviour, Working with Male Survivors, Working with Vulnerable People, Supporting Professionals to Deliver Trauma-informed Services, Mediation and Negotiation Skills Read more

Trauma-Informed Employer (TIE) Quality Mark

A Trauma-Informed Employer (TIE) Quality Mark allows you to prove to your customers, clients, staff and volunteers that you are able to respond professionally and sensitively to domestic and sexual violence, no matter how it impacts upon your organisation. Read more

Latest

TST update on Covid-19 and tips to get through

Due to Covid-19 many of our members and other support services are closing their face to face services and operating differently in accordance with advice from the UK Government.

Consultation on Improving the Victims’ Code

The Government now want to hear what you have to say about their proposed changes. This consultation is the next step in improving the experience of victims within the justice system and will pave the way for a Victims’ Law that will guarantee victims their rights.

APPG of Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse launches final report: Can adult survivors of CSA access justice and support?

On Tuesday 11 February 2020, the APPG published the final report resulting from its year long inquiry into survivors’ experiences of accessing support and the criminal justice system.

I didn't marry a monster

Marital ‘rape’ is a hidden recurring issue which people, mostly women, are reluctant to open up about. This video created by Ola and her partner Olu highlights the taboo issue and reminds those affected that help is available.

Find Specialist Support in your Area

The Survivors Trust has 129 member organisations based in the UK & Ireland which provide specialist support for women, men & children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.

Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC)

SARCs (sexual assault referral centres) are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They are designed to be comfortable and multi-functional, providing private space for interviews and forensic examinations, and some may also offer sexual health and counselling services.