Working with survivors who are also perpetrators of sexual violence.

We're pleased to announce we are now offering training designed for organisations interested in exploring operational and practice issues in relation to supporting dual-status clients; that is for clients that are both a survivor and a perpetrator of sexual violence.

This training is suitable for a range of practitioners including; Service Managers, Clinical Supervisors, Counsellors, ISVAs, Helpline teams, Volunteers and Support Workers.

The training will be provided as two half-day sessions which will be delivered online via zoom.

The next available dates are: 9th April (Session 1) & 16th April 2024 (Session 2)

Organisation	Price
TST Member (my organisation is a member of TST)	£83 (15% discount)
Charity (Must be a registered charity)	£88 (10% discount)
Non-Member & Non-Charity	£98

To book, please contact: [email protected]

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