Training Testimonials

We know how much our learners love our training, so we thought we should let you all know too! We love to hear feedback so that we can continually develop and improve. Here are just a few of our learners testimonials.

Have a look at our full list of One-Day Workshops or our Accredited ISVA courses

“Thank you for your support and patience. I have learnt so much and will have lovely memories of this training.”

"I wanted to say thank you for the Pre-Trial Therapy training. I found it exceptionally beneficial and interesting. I wanted to say I really appreciated your authenticity and passion. It really comes across in your presenting and inspired me to keep true to whom I am and fight for what I believe and stand for. Your commitment to the survivor and the process as well as your exceptional knowledge is inspirational!"

"The training was delivered with thoughtfulness, knowledge, authority and clearly demonstrated extensive experience through the use of examples and case studies."

“Thank you for running this brilliant course, your sense of humour, knowledge and passion has been very inspiring. Really enjoyed it all.”

“I found the course has increased my knowledge around rape and sexual assault, and I now feel more confident in my ability to work with these clients. Thank you it’s been amazing and I can’t wait to use all I’ve learned in my work.”

"I want to mention your warm and easy style in briefing on a very sensitive topic. I now have confidence in handling initial conversations and a relief that it will likely not be as daunting as I first might have thought. All of which is exactly what I needed!"

"Enlightening and informative- I wish I'd had the training 25 years ago when I started my nursing career."

"A very interesting and thought provoking day which was delivered with sensitivity and wisdom by Linda - Thank You!"

"Very informative and good resources. I feel more capable now on how to handle a disclosure."

"Excellent balance of learning, breaks, and warm atmosphere. Realistic caring approach!"

"I look forward to it every month and I enjoy your style of teaching - it’s always very engaging. The content is so interesting and I’m always learning something new. 😊

You always make us smile and laugh throughout the day and I come away from the course feeling energised and encouraged that one day we are going to make a difference to our survivors as ISVA’s.

Keep being the lovely, bubbly person you are. I love hearing your stories about your fire and passion to fight on behalf of the survivors - it shows how much you care about them and that it’s not just a job to you. It’s really inspiring."

"Getting this position would not be possibly without your training and support over the past year so I am massively grateful"

Latest

PROSPER Study invitation

The PROSPER Study is looking for volunteers from specialist sexual violence services in England to explore providers’ views about funding and commissioning processes.
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support

All survivors and young people. Area covered: Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset, and South Gloucestershire
Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre

All survivors. Area covered: Coventry
Blogs for survivors

Find Specialist Support in your Area

The Survivors Trust has 120 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.
Taking care of yourself & I May Destroy You

It feels like everyone is talking about Michaela Coel’s newest creation I May Destroy You, a drama based on her experience of sexual assault. We want to offer up some tips for survivors thinking of watching the show as well as discuss some of the important topics covered in the series.
National Helplines
Who We Are

The Survivors Trust is the largest umbrella agency for specialist sexual violence support services in Europe. Our 124 agencies provide information, advice, support and therapy to over 80,000 individual survivors each year. Our services work with victims and survivors of all ages, male and female, of all forms of sexual violence, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation.
My Experience of EMDR & Treating Trauma

Steph talks about how Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy helped her to heal after her experience of rape.
I Am A Survivor

Calais talks about her experience, and shares the message 'if you are suffering you’re not alone and although it’s hard, you will get through this'
TST Supportline hours extended

Thanks to funding from the MoJ COVID-19 Response Fund our free national Supportline is now open 7 days a week. We're here to talk, to listen and to believe.
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.