Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Violence PGCert

Postgraduate

In Worcester

£ 4,200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Worcester

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Providing advocacy to victims of sexual violence has been a key priority of government since the Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) role was commissioned.ISVA's provide essential, appropriate and timely information, support and advice to victims of sexual violence and helped them engage effectively with the Criminal Justice System. They play a vital role in service provision for those who have experienced sexual violence.

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Location

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Worcester (Worcestershire)
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Henwick Grove, WR2 6AJ

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements Though this is a Postgraduate course, those wishing to apply do not have to have achieved education at degree level. This course is open to: Those currently in practice in the field of sexual violence Those with an interest in becoming a sexual violence professional Applicants without a first degree (at second class honours or...

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Course programme

Course structure

The course structure is modular, consisting of 3 modules that are designed around the necessary knowledge and understanding required for the ISVA role as dictated by Skills for Justice National Occupational Standards (NOS). The modules are:

  1. ISVA4001 - An Introduction to the ISVA: Role, Responsibility and Risk
  2. ISVA4002 - Supporting victims of Sexual Violence
  3. ISVA4003 - Professional Practice: Policy and Procedures

Each module is taught over 2 X 3 day blocks. Students must attend both blocks (total of 6 days). The dates for 2016-17 are:

MODULE CODE MODULE TITLE DATES ISVA4001 The ISVA: Role, Risk and Responsibility

29th 30th September, 1st October and 24th, 25th, 26th November

ISVA4002 Supporting survivors of Sexual Violence

2nd, 3rd, 4th February and 23rd, 24th, 25th March

ISVA4003 Professional Practice

27th, 28th, 29th April and 15th, 16th and 17th June

Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Violence PGCert

£ 4,200 + VAT