specialists &
practioners
training
Our training programme is founded on our decades-long history of providing specialist sexual violence services in London. We offer specialist training to both statutory and voluntary agencies, business & companies
We ensure all your training requirements are met and you’re able to support the needs of the survivors who access your organisation and work within your workforce.
RCSL is a proud member of the CPD Certification Service, ensuring high training standards.
TRAINING
PROGRAMMES
CPD CERTIFIED COURSES
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Full day. CPD certified.
Who it’s for: Any organisation that may come into contact with sexual violence as part of their work.
What is covered:
The myths and realities surrounding sexual violence and the effect they may have on survivors
What the law says
Impacts and responses to sexual violence
Our best-practice model for responding to disclosures and supporting survivors of sexual violence, including where to signpost survivors for specialist support
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Who it’s for: Can be tailored to professionals working with adults or with young people.
What is covered:
As image-based sexual abuse is becoming increasingly prevalent, the law and best practice guidance in this area is quickly developing. The training explains the different types of behaviours that constitute image-based sexual abuse and the contexts in which this is perpetrated
An overview of what the law says, the impacts for survivors, and key principles for a best-practice response
OTHER COURSES
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Full day. CPD certified.
Who it’s for: Any organisation that may come into contact with sexual violence as part of their work.
What is covered:
The myths and realities surrounding sexual violence and the effect they may have on survivors
What the law says
Impacts and responses to sexual violence
Our best-practice model for responding to disclosures and supporting survivors of sexual violence, including where to signpost survivors for specialist support
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Structure: Half day.
Who it’s for:
Suitable for any organisation that may come into contact with sexual violence as part of their work.
What is covered:
This shorter version of our full-day course will cover myths and realities around sexual violence
Basic legal definitions with a focus on consent
Key principles of our best practice model for responding to disclosures and supporting survivors
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Structure: Full day or half day.
Who it’s for: Youth professionals.
What is covered:
We introduce our model of best practice for supporting survivors, with a focus on developing an awareness of young people’s lived experiences of sexual violence
The dynamics of image-based sexual abuse
Our key principles for delivering effective sexual violence prevention education for young people
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Structure: 90-120 minutes.
Who it’s for: Organisations seeking an introduction to sexual violence or to RCSL’s work.
What is covered:
Our awareness briefings or webinars may cover key definitions and concepts related to sexual violence and support services, or may have a more specific focus, depending on your organisation’s context and needs
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Structure Half day. CPD certified.
Who it’s for: Can be tailored to professionals working with adults or with young people.
What is covered:
As image-based sexual abuse is becoming increasingly prevalent, the law and best practice guidance in this area is quickly developing. The training explains the different types of behaviours that constitute image-based sexual abuse and the contexts in which this is perpetrated
An overview of what the law says, the impacts for survivors, and key principles for a best-practice response
If you need a custom training solution. or to book training or prevention classes for your organisation, please use this form
Multi-agency. business
professionals
Our training is discussion-based and aims to empower professionals to engage with the lived realities of sexual violence for survivors.
We understand that in any training group, survivors of sexual violence may be present, and we take our responsibility to be trauma-informed very seriously. We are available to support anyone who may need a confidential place to talk before, during, or after our training.
Format:
✔ Webinars can accommodate up to 100 professionals
✔ Groups of up to 15 professionals online
✔ In-person (within London) or online
Training for individuals
We sometimes offer ‘open’ training sessions, which individual practitioners may join.
Please visit our Eventbrite page to check on future sessions.
Consultancy
We can also provide consultation services to help your organisation shape its policies, processes, and/or internal training around sexual violence and harassment.
Please get in touch to discuss how we can support you.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Awareness and Prevention
Youth & Education Providers