A sexual violence awareness workshop, delivered by two specialist sexual violence response and prevention facilitators from Good Night Out.
This 3-hour workshop, delivered by two specialist sexual violence response and prevention facilitators from Good Night Out, will arm attendees with the skills to better respond to and support victims of all forms of street-based sexual violence. What works for you in your role and how can you better support members of the public? Through a range of interactive discussions, activities and scenarios we will cover the following topics:
What is street-based sexual violence?
Understanding drivers of street-based sexual violence: the gendered context
Consent and the law
Perpetrator tactics
Being an active and informed bystander
Understanding possible victim/survivor responses using a trauma-informed framework
What do victim/survivors need from you? Providing compassionate support
Helpful and unhelpful responses
Providing support and appropriate signposting
Safety and sensitivity are paramount and external supports for the issues raised will be provided through specialist signposting.
Who is this session for?
This session has been designed for anyone who deals with or responds to street based sexual violence in the course of their professional role in Lambeth or Southwark. It has not been designed for those working inside licensed premises (bar staff) however security staff may benefit from the topics discussed.
