Victor Harbour Recognise & Respond to Disclosures of Sexual Violence

Training FormatsWe offer our training through multiple formats:Public Programs: In-house sessions open to the public, available online and in person. Face-to-face sessions are capped at 30 participants to create a supportive environment.Tailored Training for Organisations: Customised sessions for teams or groups, focusing on recognising and responding safely to sexual violence using trauma-informed approaches tailored to each audience.By offering both broad-access programs and targeted training, Yarrow Place ensures high-quality, practical, and trauma-informed education is accessible to all sectors of the community.Our Training Packages1. Recognise & Respond to Disclosures of Sexual ViolenceAudience: Professionals across health care and human servicesPurpose: Develop knowledge and skills to provide trauma-informed responses to people over 16 who have experienced rape or sexual assault.Key focus: Understanding the importance of disclosure, recognising the signs, and responding in ways that support survivors’ safety, autonomy, and well-being.Training content includes:Prevalence rates of sexual violenceLegislation and the Criminal Justice SystemSocio-political context, myths, and misconceptionsHealth impacts of sexual violenceIntersectionality and groups at increased riskPerpetrators and their tacticsRole of Yarrow Place and referral pathways for survivorsSexual violence in the context of Domestic and Family ViolenceAssessing risk and safetyTrauma-informed responses to disclosureLived Experience Advocate presentationPractical application through case studies and small group activitiesImpacts of vicarious trauma and importance of self-careReferral pathways and resourcesDetails:Time: 7 hoursCost: $185 inc. GST / Students $150 / No fee for WCHN staff2. Looking Beyond BehaviourAudience: Workers in human services, child protection, and health carePurpose: Equip participants to respond appropriately and safely to adolescents who have experienced developmental trauma, sexual violence (including sexual exploitation), or are pregnant and at risk of statutory involvement.Key focus: Supporting adolescent disclosures in ways that validate their experiences, reduce further harm, and connect them to care and protective services.Topics include:What is Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)?Reframing use of languageNeurobiology of traumaRisk factors associated with CSEModels of CSE and groomingHealth impacts of CSECare during and after pregnancyBarriers to accessing helpEngaging young peopleResponding to disclosuresSystem collaborationDelivered by: Yarrow Place Youth Team social workersDetails:Time: 4 hoursCost: $90 inc. GST / Students $60 / No fee for WCHN staff3. Forensic TrainingAudience: Medical practitioners interested in supporting survivors of sexual violencePurpose: Equip participants with practical skills to respond to sexual assault disclosures, provide medical and forensic care, and develop clinical forensic skills (injury documentation, affidavit writing, giving expert evidence in court).Key focus: Responding to disclosures in a way that is safe, supportive, and legally informed, while prioritising survivor dignity and choice.Delivered by: Doctors and nurses from the Yarrow Place Medical TeamDetails:Time: Two daysCost: $350 inc. GST4. Rural & Remote TrainingYarrow Place recognises the unique challenges of rural, regional, and remote communities. Training sessions are offered regionally upon request to ensure equitable access to information and support.Key focus: Responding to disclosures in contexts with limited services, and understanding how to connect survivors with appropriate supports.5. Bespoke Training ProgramsTraining content can be adapted for specific audiences, including:South Australia Police (Cadets, International Recruitment Program, Detectives)South Australian Ambulance Service (Officers and Intern Paramedics)University and TAFE sectors (students, leaders, counsellors, executives)Staff across the Women’s and Children’s Health NetworkNon-government social welfare organisationsKey focus: Tailoring programs to meet the unique needs of each group while ensuring participants can recognise disclosures and respond in trauma-informed ways.Details:Time: 1–3 hoursCost: To be confirmed

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