Sexual Abuse Workshops and Training

East Kent Rape Crisis Centre are pleased to offer specialist training and prevention services relating to all aspects of sexual violence.  This includes prevention and education in schools, as well as specialist training for statutory services, voluntary organisations, and private companies.


Our training packages are informed by our over 40-year history of providing specialist sexual violence support services in East Kent and are delivered by accredited front-line practitioners.


All training can be delivered either face to face or online, and we’re happy to work with your organisation to create a bespoke training package tailored to your needs.

For training enquiries, please email training@ekrcc.org.uk

Counselling training

  • Level 4 Counsellor Training Course (NOCN endorsed)

    This course is the Level 4 Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling (and is also Part 1 of the Level 6 Diploma in Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling).

     

    All counsellors and those hoping for a placement with EKRCC must successfully complete this course prior to undertaking any client work. You must be qualified to at least Level 4 to complete this course.


    Please email training@ekrcc.org.uk for further information or to request an application form. 


  • Level 5 Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling with Children and Young People

    This is a Level 5 NOCN endorsed counselling training programme aimed at counsellors who have prior qualifications and/or experience in working with young people, to prepare them for working with young people who have been impacted by sexual abuse.


    This course takes place over 14 sessions and is currently being delivered virtually at a cost of £600 (10% discount available for members of the Rape Crisis Network).


    For more information or for an application form, please contact training@ekrcc.org.uk


    Date of next course TBC.

  • Level 6 Diploma in Rape & Sexual Assault Counselling

    The L6 Diploma in Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling is a specialised training programme for counsellors wishing to deepen their expertise enabling them to work with individuals affected by rape, sexual violence, and sexual abuse. 


    This diploma is offered in collaboration with the East Kent Rape Crisis Centre (EKRCC) and is facilitated by tutor Louise Mackinney.


    For more information and to apply please click the links:


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  • Counselling Placements

    If you would like to complete your Level 4 counselling placement with EKRCC you will need to first complete the Level 4 Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling training.


    Following successful completion of the course you will be offered an interview, and if successful at interview you may then be offered a placement.


    For more information or to request an application form, please contact training@ekrcc.org.uk

 For further information or to book one of the above sessions please contact us on training@ekrcc.org.uk.


If you are interested in training for school staff relating to sexual violence, please take a look in our professional’s section.

Professionals

  • Supporting Survivors

    This 2-hour session offers an introduction to disclosures of sexual violence.  It looks at the definitions of sexual violence and current statistics relating to incidents; explores the impact of trauma on the brain; available support services; the role of the SARC and the forensic medical exam; and key considerations when responding to an individual who has made a disclosure of sexual violence.

  • Cost of Caring

    This one-hour session explores the impact that supporting survivors of trauma can have on helping professionals.  It looks at the signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, as well as self-care strategies for individuals to safeguard themselves and to support managers in safeguarding their staff.   

  • Sexual Harassment in the workplace

    This 90-minute session is aimed at reducing the rates of sexual harassment in the workplace by exploring the behaviours that constitute sexual harassment and their impact, as well as identifying strategies to effectively challenge inappropriate behaviours when they occur.

  • Trauma in Children

    A 90-minute session aimed at those working in any capacity with children and young people who may have experienced trauma.  Topics covered include trauma signs and symptoms in young people, problematic sexualised trauma responsive behaviour, Brook’s traffic light tool, and opportunities for discussion on how to manage trauma responsive behaviours in a variety of settings.

  • Sexual Violence in the Night-time Economy

    A 90-minute session exploring the prevalence and impact of sexually violent behaviour in night-time economy settings such as pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants, including information and awareness on how to take a disclosure and offer support to a survivor.  With hospitality being one of the highest risk sectors for sexual harassment, both towards customers and staff, the session explores how to take a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach, acknowledging that the customer is not always right!

Any of the above session can be combined into a half or full day training package.  For further information, including costs, or to discuss your requirements please contact training@ekrcc.org.uk.  Please note that discounts are offered for other third sector organisations. 

Schools, Colleges and Universities

  • Breaking the Silence

    This 50 minute session is aimed at young people in Year 9 upwards. It covers consent, child sexual exploitation, indecent images, and sexual harassment. The session can be delivered face to face as an assembly within the East Kent area and is currently free of charge for a limited time due to external funding. We are also able to offer this training as a virtual session for those outside of East Kent for a small donation.

  • Changing the Culture

    This is a 50-minute presentation aimed at 6th form students who may be going off to university in the next year or two.  In addition to key topics such as consent, indecent images and sexual harassment, the session aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of sexual violence amongst university students, and the support that is available.  The session can be delivered face to face as an assembly within the East Kent area and is currently free of charge for a limited time due to external funding.  We are also able to offer this training as a virtual session for those outside of East Kent for a small donation.

 For further information or to book one of the above sessions please contact us on training@ekrcc.org.uk.


If you are interested in training for school staff relating to sexual violence, please take a look in our professional’s section.

Level 5 rape and sexual abuse counselling with children and young people

This specialist Level 5 course is aimed at counsellors who have prior experience of working with children and young people and will prepare them for the specific task of working with children who have been sexually abused.


Email training@ekrcc.org.uk now to find out more or register your interest.

East Kent Rape Crisis Centre is in a position to work with educational bodies in the Canterbury, Ashford, Ramsgate and Folkestone areas, as well as in the many neighbouring locations. If you would like to donate or raise funds for us, click here to find out how you can do so.

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