About the training
Clients with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence may face additional barriers when accessing support after experiencing sexual violence. This NCFE-accredited two-day CPD programme equips ISVAs with the specialist knowledge and practical skills needed to provide accessible, inclusive, and effective support to this client group.
The programme explores:
- Key definitions and legislation
- Barriers to reporting and accessing justice
- Communication and capacity considerations
- Reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice
- The ISVA’s role in supporting clients with additional needs
Course Suitability
This CPD programme is open to:
To attend, you must have completed an accredited ISVA Development Programme (with LimeCulture or another recognised training provider).
LimeCulture’s inclusive teaching approach uses a variety of methods to meet different learning needs, and adjustments can be made to ensure full participation for all delegates.
Learning Objectives
Unit 1 – Understanding the context
• Define learning disability and neurodivergence
• Recognise key legislation relevant to supporting clients
• Identify barriers to reporting sexual violence
• Understand challenges within the criminal justice process
Unit 2 – The ISVA role in practice
• Support clients with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence effectively
• Address communication and capacity issues, applying reasonable adjustments
• Embed inclusive responses within ISVA services
Outcomes & Benefits
For delegates, the benefits of this training are:
- Confidence in supporting clients with learning disabilities and/or neurodivergence
- Practical skills to make support services more inclusive and accessible
- Increased awareness of systemic barriers and how to overcome them
For organisations, the benefits of this training are:
- ISVA trained in line with national best practice
- Services better equipped to meet diverse client needs
- Improved access to justice and support for clients with additional needs
