Staff training
These resources are designed to increase staff knowledge and understanding of a range of sexual harm topics, including handling a disclosure, responding to and recognising sexual abuse and harassment, and preventing sexual violence. Each of these topics is imperative in reducing sexual harm rates.
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RespectEd Aotearoa. Formerly Sexual Abuse Prevention Network. Workshops for 'Dealing with Disclosures' (https://respected.org.nz/professionalservices/dealing-with-disclosures/) and 'Sexual Harassment Prevention' (https://respected.org.nz/professionalservices/workplace-sexual-harassment/). Has programmes aimed at both younger audiences and adults and can tailor workshops to suit the group. Based in Wellington. https://respected.org.nz/training/
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Oxford University Press. Course on dealing with disclosures for staff in universities. Online with a cost, although there is a free trial. https://www.epigeum.com/courses/support-wellbeing/responding-disclosures-sexual-violence/
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TOAH-NNEST – Te Ohaakii a Hine-National Network Ending Sexual Violence Together. Website provides information on getting help throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, prevention, training and resources (important for support services as well). https://toah-nnest.org.nz/
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MEDSAC – Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa. Online presentations for primary care practitioners on recognising and responding to sexual assault and intimate partner violence. https://medsac.org.nz/Article?Action=View&Article_id=46