Supporting organisations to embed safer cultures
At LimeCulture, we believe creating and embedding safer cultures within the workplace allows organisations and the individuals within them to thrive.
Prioritising safer cultures – where expectations of behaviours are clear, inappropriate behaviours, misogynistic attitudes, harassment and abuse are not tolerated, and responses are swift, fair, and embedded in an understanding of trauma – is fast becoming an inherent expectation of any effective organisation.
Demonstrating real commitment to a safer culture builds trust with staff and stakeholders in the ability and effectiveness of organisations to respond appropriately should incidents occur.
And, in turn, trust in that response gives people the confidence to raise concerns, and victims/survivors of sexual violence, harassment and abuse the confidence to seek support.
At LimeCulture, we work hand-in-hand with our clients to embed a whole-organisation approach, fostering a workplace environment where employees and stakeholders feel safe, respected, valued and empowered.
By understanding the challenges and context for each organisation, its employees and those it has a duty of care for, we utilise our expertise to design proactive prevention initiatives and clear, effective response mechanisms in support of victims/survivors of sexual violence, harassment and abuse of all ages.
Contact us at info@limeculture.co.uk to explore how we can support you to embed a safer culture in your organisation.
Through our specialist consultancy and training services, LimeCulture can support you to create and embed a safer culture in your organisation, prioritising the protection and wellbeing of your employees, volunteers, users, and stakeholders.
We can:
- carry out a comprehensive, independent review of your organisation against our Safer Cultures Framework;
- work with your leadership team to identify what is needed to model and embed safer cultures, creating bespoke action plans for your organisation;
- provide ‘safer cultures’ training for your workforce to support the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct, harassment and abuse – including awareness training for all staff; specialist support provision; and trauma-informed training for investigators and panel members involved in sexual misconduct cases;
- provide advisory services to support effective reporting processes and support mechanisms in your organisation.
Contact us at info@limeculture.co.uk to discuss your needs.
Trauma Informed Training for Investigators
LimeCulture’s one-day training course for investigators is designed to increase the competence and confidence of staff in taking a trauma-informed approach to investigations, such as (but not limited to) cases of sexual misconduct.
Those participating in the course will seek to achieve the following learning objectives:
- establish a common understanding of sexual misconduct and wider forms of harassment;
- consider trauma-informed principles and how to adjust operational practices to implement a trauma-informed approach;
- equip staff carrying out investigations to better understand the impact of trauma on reporting behaviours, memory recall and emotional responses;
- recognise and respond to trauma in both the reporting party and the reported party;
- how to avoid re-traumatisation during investigations, creating a safer environment for all participants;
- to explore how unconscious bias, myths and misconceptions may influence decision making;
- identify and understand the risks associated with sexual misconduct cases;
- make informed decisions while maintaining fairness, transparency, and sensitivity;
- consider the emotional impact on investigators and promote strategies for well-being and self-care.
This course can be delivered to a maximum of 20 delegates per course; and will be tailored to each individual institution.
Course suitability
This course focuses on understanding trauma and the key elements of a trauma-informed approach in the context of an investigation, therefore all delegates participating from your institution will require existing knowledge and experience of internal investigation processes.
It is suitable for staff carrying out investigations and overseeing conduct proceedings.
Course fees and dates
We are now offering an open course for institutions wishing to train smaller cohorts, this course will be delivered online for a fee of £225 plus VAT per delegate.
Please click here to book a place on the next course – Tuesday 28 January 2025
This course can also be provided in-house, delivered online, or face to face, offering your institution a tailored delivery. Bespoke costs and available dates can be provided on request by contacting us at training@limeculture.co.uk
Accessibility
We recognise that everyone learns in different ways and work hard to ensure our training is as inclusive and accessible as possible through using a variety of approaches within each course. We encourage you to get in touch with us directly if there are further adjustments you may need to support full participation in our programmes.