Training & Development
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre offers an education and training service to professionals and volunteers who come into contact with issues of sexual violence, rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse in the course of their work. We also provide training programmes on: Dignity at Work and preventing and dealing with bullying, harassment and sexual harassment for individuals and organisations.
Training Programmes at DRCC : Rape, Sexual Assault and Child Sexual Abuse
DRCC provides training programmes at DRCC on issues of rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse for professionals who want to develop their understanding and skills in the area of working with those who have experienced sexual violence. These training programmes range from introductory one day workshops on issues of child sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault, to a twelve day training programme specifically for those in the role of counsellor or psychotherapist, which looks at working with the impact of all types of sexual violence.
Training for organisations
DRCC provides training programmes on issues of sexual violence, rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse abuse in response to requests from individual organisations for training specific to their needs. We have provided training for many community and voluntary organisations, and for many agencies in the state health sector.
Training programmes on Preventing and Dealing with Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment
Training on Preventing and Dealing with Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Harassment is available to meet the needs of your particular organisation. Training is provided for managers, HR personnel, staff and Support Contact Persons. These programmes are provided for businesses, the state sector and community and voluntary organisations. Regular seminars are scheduled at DRCC which can be attended by individual delegates.
Approach to Training
Our training is provided within an ethos of non-violence and care for participants, and with respect for the existing knowledge and expertise of those who attend the training. We are aware that no matter how experienced the participant in training, the issues on which we provide training are powerful and sensitive and can resonate quite deeply. Our approach is participative and experiential, but invitational and without pressure and participants are encouraged and supported to take care towards themselves. This mirrors the approach to working with victims of trauma which we are advocating in our training.