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Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Sexual Violence with Sex and Intimacy

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Based on the new research by Victim Focus, and the voices of 756 real survivors of abuse, this course is unique. When we talk to survivors about abuse and rape, we hardly ever talk to them about future sex, good sex or pleasurable sex. This needs to change. This course utilises media, reading, activities and new research to teach professionals about how to talk to survivors of sexual violence about sex and intimacy.

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VictimFocus

VictimFocus

VictimFocus is an international training, research and consultancy organisation working to tackle prejudice and stereotyping of adults and children subjected to crime, violence, abuse and trauma. We support and encourage professionals from all sectors and disciplines by providing training courses, support networks, research and evaluation, events, free and affordable resources, research, reports and guidance. Our clients and partners include police forces, local government, local authorities, social care services, mental health services, charities, private companies, schools, and universities. We have created free self-help courses taken by over 50,000 people subjected to sexual violence around the world, and trained over 30,000 professionals. 
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