About the training
LimeCulture is committed to supporting the continued professional development of Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs) as they grow and progress in their roles.
Through our CPD Programme, ISVAs and SVLOs who have completed an ISVA or SVLO Development Programme can expand their expertise to support victims in often complex circumstances.
Supporting Sex Workers CPD is a one-day accredited course designed to enhance ISVA and SVLOs’ ability to support those currently or previously involved in sex work—whether street-based, online, or otherwise.
Developed in consultation with National Ugly Mugs (NUM), a leading UK charity supporting sex workers, the course incorporates real-world insights, research, and best practice guidance to ensure those offering support feel confident and prepared to meet the needs of sex workers.
Delegates will explore:
- The definitions of sex work and sex trafficking
- Current legislation and policy considerations
- The barriers faced by victims/survivors in the sex work industry when reporting or disclosing sexual misconduct
- The complexities of navigating support services or the criminal justice system
- The nuances of the ISVA/SVLO role when supporting either reporting or reported parties involved in sex work
Course Suitability
This course is ideal for:
- ISVAs and ISVA Managers
- SVLOs and SVLO Managers
- Student wellbeing staff
- Professionals in higher education roles with responsibility for responding to sexual misconduct
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Define sex work and sex trafficking
- Understand current sex work and sex trafficking legislation
- Recognise additional barriers survivors in the sex work industry face when disclosing or reporting sexual misconduct
- Apply knowledge of the complexities faced by those in sex work when accessing services or navigating the criminal justice system
- Identify and respond appropriately to the unique challenges of supporting reporting and reported parties involved in sex work
Outcomes & Benefits
For delegates:
- Increased knowledge and confidence in supporting those with lived experience of sex work
- Practical skills to respond to disclosures sensitively and appropriately
- Deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding sex work
For organisations:
- Strengthened institutional response to sexual misconduct
- Improved safeguarding and student wellbeing provision
- Demonstrable commitment to supporting diverse and marginalised groups
