Modules

• Module 1: Setting the context

  Overview

  Core activities: 

  This module introduces the context key issues and statistics surrounding sexual violence in higher education and wider society.   

  Syllabus

  • Introduction to sexual violence
  • Sexual violence: the Higher Education context
  • Consent
  • Normalisation
  • Challenging myths and misconceptions of sexual violence
  • Scenario: Recognising sexual violence
• Module 2: Understanding and supporting survivors

  Overview

  Core activities: 

  This module considers the emotional and behavioural impact of sexual violence, explores the reasons why survivors might not want to report an incident, and guides participants on how to react and respond to survivors appropriately and empathetically.

  Syllabus

  • Barriers to disclosure and seeking support
  • The impacts of sexual violence
  • Creating a supportive space
  • Providing a supportive response
  • Scenario : Reacting to a disclosure
• Module 3: Steps to take when responding

  Overview

  Core activities: 

  This module provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to demonstrate best practices for responding to a disclosure, and to apply these to their own contexts and in line with their institutional policy. Participants will also learn to recognise when they may need support in dealing with a disclosure.

  Syllabus

  • Support options
  • Reporting options
  • The alleged perpetrator
  • Preserving evidence
  • Looking after yourself
  • Scenario: Responding to a disclosure
  • Course Summary