Free Workshops for ISVAs

We are pleased to now offer a new range of free one-day CPD-accredited workshops specifically designed for qualified ISVAs. Details of the current workshop topics are outlined below.

Supporting Sex Workers

This free one-day workshop is for qualified ISVAs who support Sex Workers. The training has been co-developed alongside sex workers and people with lived experience of the sex industry.

What you will learn

Understand the support needs of sex workers
Understand how chronic non-engagement effects accessing ISVA support and reporting crimes to the police
Recognise current legislation around buying and selling sex in the UK
Understand how society perceives sex workers
Know where to signpost or refer sex workers for support
Understand how to support complex needs victims and survivors
Recognise the importance of self-care when working with trauma

2025 Date:

TBC

Supporting a Person with a Mental Health Disability

This free one-day workshop is for qualified ISVAs. The training has been co-developed alongside survivors and people with lived experience.

What you will learn

Understand the support needs of people with mental health disabilities
Understand how mental health difficulties effect accessing ISVA support and reporting crimes to the police
Understand the Mental Health Capacity Act
Know where to signpost or refer for mental health support
Understand how to support complex needs victims and survivors
Recognise the importance of self-care when working with trauma

2025 Date:

TBC

Please email [email protected] to book onto the free workshops.

Supporting a Person with a Learning Disability

This free one-day workshop is for qualified ISVAs. The training has been co-developed alongside survivors and people with lived experience.

What you will learn

Understand the support needs of people with a learning disability.
Understand how learning disabilities can affect accessing ISVA support and engagement with the criminal justice system.
Know where to signpost or refer to for additional learning disability support.
Understand how to support complex needs victims and survivors.
Recognise the importance of self-care when working with trauma.

2025 Date:

TBC

Please email [email protected] to book onto the free workshops.

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