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0808 800 5005

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Safeline offers specialist training on all aspects of sexual abuse throughout England and Wales.

Our training ranges from prevention and education work in schools to high-quality specialist training programmes for professionals, businesses, and other organisations.

All of our training and prevention work is outcome based and underpinned by a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise that comes from effectively supporting thousands of people affected by sexual abuse. It is also underpinned by evidence based research.

We have a range of training packages that can be delivered face-to-face or online or we can create a package tailored to the specific needs of your organisation.

Contact us on office@safeline.org.uk for more information

Safeline offer the following training packages:

Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.

A 2.5 hour interactive session about sexual harassment in the workplace, delivered in-person or online to employers and employees. From this session, you will:

  • Understand the prevalence of sexual harassment in the workplace.
  • Understand how to implement effective measures to prevent occurrences.
  • Understand how to properly respond when it occurs.
  • Understand how to support those who are victimised as a result of this behaviour.

This training would assist all businesses to comply with the new Worker Protection Act 2023 and the duty to prevent sexual harassment.

Topics discussed include :

  • Exploration of statistical data and a full understanding of why more action needs to be taken.
  • The effects of sexual harassment on individuals and the damage caused to mental health, welfare and careers.
  • Understanding the behaviours that constitute sexual harassment including verbal, written, physical and visual behaviours.
  • Where workplace sexual harassment can take place – which includes any work trips, office parties and sites visited during the course of employment.
  • How to report sexual harassment.
  • The law relating to sexual harassment including the Equality Act 2010 , Criminal law and the Protection from Harassment Act , Stalking , Public order offences, and the new Worker Protection Act 2023, which places a responsibility on companies to protect workers from sexual harassment.
  • Managing sexual harassment in the workplace including policies and procedures.
  • Best practice for Managers.
  • How to create a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment in the workplace.
  • Encouraging staff to become ethical bystanders.
  • How to investigate sexual harassment ( including support from Safeline and solicitors. )
  • Support for those affected including counselling and other professional support.

Safeline are happy to tailor the input to individual requirements and place an emphasis on certain issues dependent on need.

Working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse

A 30-hour AIM Qualifications & Assessment Group accredited training programme (level 2/3) for anyone supporting or wanting to support survivors of sexual abuse. During this programme you will learn:

  • The term sexual violence and abuse
  • The causes and effects of sexual violence and abuse
  • The potential impact on individuals working with survivors of sexual violence and abuse
  • The importance of confidentiality when working with survivors
  • The importance of record keeping when working with survivors
  • Develops listening and response skills to support survivors
  • The support systems within mental health services

Recognising and Responding to Sexual Abuse

A 1-day course developed by our lead associate Meena Kumari and her associate Sarah Wigley; (the course is currently seeking accreditation). Following this course you will:

  • Understand the term sexual abuse.
  • Understand the causes and effects of sexual abuse.
  • Be able to respond to a disclosure of sexual abuse.
  • Understand how sexual abuse will impact different communities.
  • Understand sexual abuse and the law.
  • Understand the referral pathways and national/local services available for those impacted.

This course can purchased for your organisation as an in-house course.

Prevention and Early intervention Training

A 1.5 hour workshop delivered by our Prevention and Early Intervention team for teachers working in primary and secondary schools; youth leaders; and other professionals in child protection and safeguarding.. From this training, you will:

  • Understand the term sexual abuse.
  • Understand how to spot the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse.
  • Understand the risks regarding online grooming and child sexual abuse.
  • Understand how to report child sexual abuse.
  • Understand how to support affected children and young people.

Find out more about our training

Feedback from some of our training programmes

I found the whole thing absolutely amazing. She is a phenomenal trainer and really created an environment that felt safe for myself and other learners to grow, reflect on our experiences and learn! I also loved the other guest speakers, they all provided such a great insight

Working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse Feedback

Hearing survivor stories was really beneficial because it helped ground the theory in real life, rather than the theory remaining abstract.

Working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse Feedback

Very informative – Thank you and I will share it with other Local Education Authority based DSL’s (Designated Safeguarding Leads)

Prevention and Early Intervention Teacher Training Feedback

Very informative and important information shared. The info on social media sites and parental controls etc is really useful as a parent of teenagers myself.

Prevention and Early Intervention Teacher Training Feedback

Very informative, practical advice for teachers on how to navigate the issues and signs of abuse, a step-by-step guide. Everyone in education should do this training !

Prevention and Early Intervention Teacher Training Feedback

I feel so much more informed after your presentation and will be going home and checking the settings on all our devices! Every single parent/carer needs to hear/ see the stats and what they can do to help prevent online abuse and grooming.

Prevention and Early Intervention Parent Training Feedback

This is such a new and ever-changing area, and it has been really helpful to have an overview. Very thought provoking, and a great honest talk on the realities of what is really happening and learning that realistically children are not following the age guidelines. Some of the examples were hard hitting.

Prevention and Early Intervention Parent Training Feedback

Very interesting and informative presentation. I am teaching and every year have to do a refresher session for safeguarding/online safety, keeping children safe in education, prevent etc. I feel I learnt a lot tonight on how to restrict and protect my children’s online use as a parent. The two ladies were professional and knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and it complemented my training as a teacher. Thank you for coming to deliver this course at the school.

Prevention and Early Intervention Teacher Training Feedback