Bespoke Training

The Survivors Trust is able to create bespoke training packages for your organisation, school, university or group. This can be held at your own facilities or at The Survivors Trust HQ in Rugby, Warwickshire. Our training is underpinned by a wealth of knowledge that comes from our vast experience of supporting specialist agencies, working with survivors, volunteers and professionals as well as working collaboratively with key government departments and NGOs to establish positive working practices that puts survivors at the centre of their work. We recommend our training to anyone working with vulnerable individuals who are at risk of experiencing abuse. Our Training & Development Manager Linda Lewis has been managing services for over 20 years and is PTLLS trained as well as being a Relationships and Sex Education training provider. She can create a training package for your organisation on any of the following:

Sexual Harassment Awareness & Prevention
How to handle complaints of Sexual Harassment and conduct investigations sensitively
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Exploitation
Handling Disclosures of Sexual Violence
Pre-trial Therapy
Understanding Rape and Sexual Violence
Consent
How to eradicate bystanding behaviour
Working with Male Survivors
Working with Vulnerable People
Supporting Professionals to Deliver Trauma-informed Services
Mediation and Negotiation Skills

If you would like more information on our bespoke training and our pricing system, please contact us at [email protected] or contact Linda on 07712525475.

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.

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.
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
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
National Helplines
Petition: Make all sexual abuse offences exceptions under the double jeopardy rules

"Many victims will never be able to obtain justice or closure from the criminal courts as the law currently stands as their charges are not deemed "serious" or "severe" enough to be an exception to the double jeopardy rules."
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.
'YOU' will not define me

Mark talks about his experience of childhood abuse, how it impacted his life and his journey to recovery
About Sexual Violence & Abuse

Sexual violence and abuse is any behaviour of a sexual nature which is unwanted and takes place without consent or understanding. This includes rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, childhood sexual abuse, female genital mutilation and more.
The Effects of Sexual Violence

The long-term effects of sexual violence (whether that is childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, rape etc.) can include many emotional, psychological and physical conditions. The experience of sexual assault or abuse at any age and whether male or female can have devastating effects on every aspect of a person’s being and life – on their mind, their body, their behaviour, thoughts and feelings.
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