Training and Consultancy Guide
OUR HISTORY
In 1976 a group of women in Glasgow, determined to speak out against male violence and challenge the myths and stigma associated with it, came together to form the first Rape Crisis Centre in Scotland. This was part of a wider grassroots movement across the UK of support services forming for female survivors of male violence.
Today, Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis remains the longest operational Rape Crisis Centre in the United Kingdom. We offer a wide range of services so survivors and people who know survivors have access to support relevant and appropriate for their needs. We also deliver interactive educational prevention workshops to young people and skillfocused training for anyone who wants to learn more and tackle sexual violence.
OUR VISION
A society where women and girls are equal and free from all forms of sexual violence.
HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE THIS TOGETHER?
We recognise the importance of trauma-informed, skills/practice focused training for both young people and staff (in academic institutions, community-led organisations, and the like). Through education and prevention training we promote social norms that protect women and girls against gender inequality, and teach skills to prevent or challenge sexual violence. We aim to help you create institutions, workplaces and communities where women and girls feel safe and equal, as well as equipping individuals with skills and tools to ensure survivors of any form of sexual violence are met with a trauma-informed response.
OUR TRAINING THEMES
Equally Safe at College and University (ESCU): Gender-based Violence (GBV) First Responder
The Scottish Intervention Initiative (Active Bystander Training)
The Scottish Intervention Initiative: Train the Trainer University GBV Investigation Training
Responding to Survivors of Sexual Violence Working with Interpreters
Supporting British Survivors of Sexual Violence Abroad
GBV Facilitated Consultancy Support
Fair Play Service for Sporting Institutions
Heal to Thrive Service for Community-based organsiations
OUR TRAINING APPROACH
AND COST
Delivery method:
All of our trainings are developed to be delivered onsite in person (some may be delivered via zoom and would be discussed on an individual basis).
Areas covered:
All of our training can be carried out within the Glasgow City, East and West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire councils.
Rates:
£500 third sector organisations or social enterprises
£750 colleges/universities
£1000 statutory/commercial/corporate businesses
1. ESCU GBV FIRST RESPONDER
This training is part of the Equally Safe at College and University programme, developed in partnership with Rape Crisis Scotland.
Who is this for:
Staff in universities and colleges. We believe it is important for a wide range of staff to be trained where possible, and encourage participation across a diverse range of roles within the institution.
Also suitable for:
This training can be adapted to suit community youth projects, addiction and homeless services, care experience organisations, as well as statutory, commercial and corporate workplaces.
Indicative delivery timeframe:
Course overview:
Definition of GBV
Values & attitudes
Prevalence of GBV in Scotland
Law around GBV in Scotland
Impacts of GBV on the survivor
Dynamics of Trauma
1 x 6 hour interactive workshop
2 x 3 hour interactive workshops
3 x 2 hour interactive workshops
Principles of Trauma Informed Practice
Being a good First Responder
Responding to disclosures
Boundaries and vicarious trauma
Reflection and case studies
2. SCOTTISH INTERVENTION INITIATIVE TRAINING (Active Bystander)
This training has been developed in partnership with Dr Melanie McCarry at Strathclyde University.
Who is this for:
Staff in universities and colleges, students, student services staff, student accommodation staff and union representatives
Also suitable for:
This training can be adapted to suit community youth projects, addiction and homeless services, care experience organisations, night-time economy staff, statutory, commercial and corporate workplaces.
Indicative delivery timeframe:
4 hour interactive workshop
Course overview:
Introducing the Bystander
Healthy, Positive Social Norms
Rape & Sexual Assault
Relationship Abuse
Social Norms and Bystander Intervention
Practical Interventions
Role Play
Case Studies
3. SCOTTISH INTERVENTION INITIATIVE TRAINING: TRAIN THE TRAINER
This training has been developed in partnership with Dr Melanie McCarry at Strathclyde University.
Who is this for:
Those who have completed the Scottish Intervention Initiative Training in order to be trained to deliver this to peers.
Indicative timeframe:
4 hour interactive workshop.
Course overview:
Rationale of the Scottish Bystander Intervention Training
The importance of looking at GBV through a gendered lens
The role of the facilitator
Creating a safe learning environment
Good practice
Handling disclosures
Taking care of the trainer
Practical learning
4. UNIVERSITY GBV INVESTIGATION TRAINING
This training has been developed by Rape Crisis Scotland and is delivered by Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis.
Who is this for:
This training is designed to support staff at colleges/universities in taking a trauma-informed approach when conducting gender-based violence (GBV) investigations. This is for staff who have been selected by their institution to investigate reports of GBV.
Indicative timeframe:
4 hour interactive workshop.
Course overview:
Develop an understanding of the nature and impacts of GBV, sexual harassment and misconduct, and their implications for practice
Bring appropriate approaches and skills to the conduct of investigations
Incorporate key principles of natural justice, a trauma-informed, and a survivor-centred approach
To understand the importance of the correct use of language
Understand which policies and protocols are relevant to reports of GBV
Know where to access support, advice and information, and how best to signpost these
5. RESPONDING TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
This course has been designed to promote confidence in those already working with vulnerable children, young people or adults who may disclose experiences of sexual violence.
Who is this for:
Staff who have various roles working with people within the community. Indicative Timeframe:
4 hour interactive workshop.
Course overview:
Have a clear understanding of the definition of Sexual Violence and GBV in Scotland
Be more aware of the prevalence of GBV in Scotland
Understand the Scottish Criminal Justice System
Understand the impact of Sexual Violence
Be more aware of the dynamics of trauma
Understand the key principles of a Trauma Informed Practice
Understand boundaries and vicarious trauma
Through reflection and case studies, be more confident in supporting survivors of Sexual Violence
Be equipped with referral pathways
6. WORKING WITH INTERPRETERS
This course is facilitated by Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis (GCRC) Justice and Community Team to improve confidence in those who are required to use language interpreter services when supporting survivors of Sexual Violence.
Who is this for:
Staff working within the community, charities and specialist asylum seeker and refugee organisations who are supporting survivors of Sexual Violence whose first language is not English.
Indicative timeframe:
3 hour interactive workshop
Course overview:
Role and responsibilities of interpreters
Role and responsibilities of support workers
Rights of non-English speaking service users
How to communicate using a phone and in-person interpreter
Advantages/disadvantages of using the phone and in-person interpreters
7. SUPPORTING BRITISH SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ABROAD
This information sharing session has been developed as part of the partnership between GCRC and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to share experience and good practice of supporting survivors of Sexual Violence, using trauma-informed principles.
Who is this for:
Staff who are supporting British nationals abroad who have experienced Sexual Violence.
Note:
Session specifics and costs are to be determined with relevant leads and GCRC.
Course overview:
What causes Sexual Violence (SV)?
A cultural perspective of SV from a Scottish context
Gender socialisation
Challenging SV
Who we support and why
Our services and the importance of each
The empathy exercise
A trauma-informed approach
Recommendations for best practice
Your own cultural considerations
“What can you improve?” exercise
Sharing your skills and best practice
8. GBV FACILITATED CONSULTANCY SUPPORT
Gender-based violence perpetrated in workplaces can affect staff productivity, safety and morale. As experts in GBV we are often asked to facilitate discussions with staff around how they feel about behaviours in their workplace, how they are managed by senior staff and what changes they would like to see. At times, it helps to discuss these feelings and emotions with a third party, to create a better, healthier, and safer workplace for all. Engagement with GCRC will result in a full independent report.
Who is this for:
Any CEO or manager who feels their organisation would benefit from facilitated talks around issues of GBV in the workplace.
Cost/Timeframe:
To be negotiated depending on organisation and specific needs.
9. FAIR PLAY SERVICE
The Fair Play Project provides training, education services and ongoing support to sporting communities in Glasgow and Clyde to create an active bystander culture so that any signs of concern can be spotted and responded to. The Fair Play Project aims to provide training to ensure staff in sporting environments can take trauma informed disclosures of sexual violence and work with young people in sporting communities on their understanding of healthy relationships, consent, and attitudes around gender and violence. The Fair Play Project hopes to play its part in battling sexism and misogyny in sports and create sporting environments that are fair and equal for everyone to be a part of whether that’s playing, watching, commentating or volunteering.
Who is this for:
Any staff or participants in sporting communities.
Cost/indicative timeframe:
To be negotiated depending on organisation and specific needs.
Course overview:
First Responder Training
Active Bystander Training
Sexual Violence Prevention Workshops
10. HEAL TO THRIVE SERVICE
Heal to Thrive provides training within communities in Glasgow and Clyde. Heal to Thrive primarily provides First Responder and Active Bystander training to third sector organisations such as addiction services, housing associations, recovery and rehabilitation services and more.
Who is this for:
Third sector and community based organisations.
Cost/indicative timeframe:
To be negotiated depending on organisation and specific needs.
Course overview:
First Responder Training
Active Bystander Training
Sexual Violence Workshops
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