Training

Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA)

Taught online over six modules, LimeCulture’s comprehensive accredited ISVA Development Programme aims to equip new and experienced ISVAs with knowledge and specialist skills.

Due to the complex nature of the support ISVAs provide, it is important that all professionals undertaking the ISVA role are properly trained and effectively supervised to:

• Identify risk and support needs
• Ensure client safety
• Maintain professional boundaries
• Understand the rules and processes of the criminal justice system

Each module contains a comprehensive syllabus of challenging content designed to equip ISVAs with the practical skills and knowledge they need.

• Module 1: Defining the Role of the ISVA
• Module 2: Referral and Case Management
• Module 3: Managing Trauma and Risk
• Module 4: Working with SARCs and Forensic Awareness
• Module 5: The ISVA’s Role in Safeguarding
• Module 6: The Court Process

Each module is taught over two consecutive days to minimise the amount of time ISVAs are away from their services.

Click here to book our next course – January 2026

Course suitability

This course is suitable for new ISVAs, ISVAs already working in the role who have not yet undertaken professional ISVA training, and those wishing to become an ISVA.  The programme also supports ISVAs who have been in the role for some time to update their training.

The ISVA Development Programme provides the knowledge and skills to work with all client groups. It is advised in the Home Office ISVA Statutory Guidance (2025) that ISVAs who have a specialist focus to their work and/or provide support to specific groups, including children and young people, attend additional training, for example through our Elective Programmes  to enhance their knowledge and skills.

LimeCulture recognises that everyone learns in different ways and we 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 your learning and/or participation in our programmes.

Course fee

£2,450 plus VAT per delegate.

The course fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources.

Training times

Registration commences at 9.30am. Training delivery starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm on each day of the training. As it is an accredited course, delegates are required to attend all direct learning and assessment hours.

Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Refresher Programme

Following requests from ISVAs and ISVA Managers, LimeCulture is delighted to launch our new ISVA Refresher Programme alongside our existing ISVA Development Programme Electives.  This two day accredited course will provide those already qualified as ISVAs with the opportunity to update and refresh their knowledge and skills while networking with other experienced ISVAs.   

The refresher programme includes:

• Criminal Justice Updates
• Safeguarding Updates
• Case Management
• Professional Boundaries and Partnership Working
• Reflections and Lessons Learned
• Vicarious Trauma and Self Care

Alongside accessing regular continuing professional development, LimeCulture recommends that ISVAs refresh their core training at least every three years. To discuss whether this course is suitable for you, contact us at training@limeculture.co.uk.   

To be eligible to attend this programme, ISVAs must have completed an accredited ISVA Development Programme with LimeCulture or another training provider. 

LimeCulture recognises that everyone learns in different ways and we 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 your learning and/or participation in our programmes.

Click here to book our next course -11 & 12th December  2025

Course fee

£450 plus VAT per delegate.

The course fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources.

Training times

Registration commences at 9.30am. Training delivery starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm on each day of the training. As it is an accredited course, delegates are required to attend all direct learning and assessment hours.

Accreditation

Domestic Abuse Protection Orders Awareness for ISVAs

Enhance Your Skills to Better Support Victims of Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) are an important legal tool designed to safeguard individuals affected by domestic abuse.  As many victims of sexual violence will also experience domestic abuse, it is critical that ISVAs have a clear understanding of the range of protection orders available to protect and support their clients.

Why is this Training important?

A Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) is a legal order introduced to protect individuals at risk of domestic abuse by imposing restrictions on the perpetrator and offering support to the victim.

By gaining a thorough understanding of the range of DAPOs, ISVAs can:

• Enhance support for clients affected by both sexual violence and domestic abuse.
• Collaborate more effectively with Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs).

About the Course

This one-day NCFE accredited training is designed for both new and experienced ISVAs.  It will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to:

• Support clients impacted by Domestic Abuse while maintaining professional ISVA boundaries.
• Work effectively alongside IDVAs for comprehensive victim support.

This online course is designed and delivered by legal experts.

What you will learn

By attending this course, ISVAs will be able to:

• Demonstrate practical knowledge of Domestic Abuse and its implications.
• Understand the full range of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders available.
• Describe the benefits and limitations of different protection orders.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries as an ISVA, working alongside IDVAs.

Who should attend?

This training is designed for:

• ISVAs and ISVA Managers supporting adults, children or young people affected by sexual violence and domestic abuse.

Booking

The next Domestic Abuse Protection Orders Awareness for ISVAs course is currently being finalised.  If you wish to receive information regarding the next course please click here to complete an Expression of Interest. 

Group Bookings

If attending with colleagues, you can complete one booking form for multiple attendees.

Expressions of Interest

If the course is fully booked, email us at info@limeculture.co.uk requesting to be added to the waiting list.  Priority booking is offered to those on the list.

Special Measures Training for ISVAs (CPD)

The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (YJCEA) introduced a range of measures that can be used to facilitate the gathering and giving of evidence by vulnerable and intimidated witnesses. These measures are collectively known as ‘Special Measures’. The aim of special measures is to reduce the emotional and psychological impact on witnesses, making it easier for them to participate in the justice process.

It is crucial that Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) are able to effectively support their clients by providing them with information about the range of special measures available to them, empowering them to make informed decisions about the way they give their evidence.

This one-day NCFE accredited training is designed to provide both new and experienced ISVAs with the essential knowledge and specialised skills needed to effectively support clients throughout the criminal justice process, while also maintaining the professional boundaries of the ISVA role.

This course is written and delivered online by legal experts.

By attending this course, ISVAs will be able to:

• Provide comprehensive information to their clients about the full range of special measures available before and during a trial, enabling clients to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of how special measures are applied in real-world scenarios to better support their clients.
• Describe the benefits and limitations of special measures for victims/survivors of sexual violence, ensuring balanced and impartial advice.
• Establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries while supporting victims/survivors.

Course suitability

This training is intended for ISVAs and ISVA Managers supporting either adults or children and young people. 

Course fee

£260 plus VAT per delegate

Training times

Please email us on info@limeculture.co.uk to express your interest for the next delivery (date TBC).

Registration usually commences at 9.30am, with training delivery beginning at 10am and finishing at 4.30pm.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training

LimeCulture encourages and supports continued professional development for Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs). On completion of the ISVA Development Programme, we offer the opportunity to develop your understanding of working with and supporting different client groups through our accredited elective programmes.

• Supporting Children and Young People
• Supporting Clients with Learning Disabilities and/or Neurodivergence
• Supporting Older People
• The ISVA Role in Family and Civil Proceedings

All CPD Programmes are delivered online.

Supporting Children and Young People CPD

This 3-day NCFE accredited programme builds on the knowledge and understanding gained through the ISVA Development Programme and focuses on the ISVA role when supporting children and young people. ISVAs will explore specific safeguarding and practice implications when working with children and young people. 

The Home Office ISVA Statutory Guidance (2025) is explicit that ISVAs working with children and young people require specific training and skills.

Booking

Click here for course dates and to book your place

Course fee

£675 plus VAT per delegate. 

The course fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources.

Training times

Registration commences at 9.30am. Training delivery starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm on each day of the training. Delegates are required to attend all direct learning and assessment hours.

Course suitability 

All CPD Programmes are suitable for ISVAs and ISVA Managers.

To attend an CPD Programme you must have completed an accredited ISVA Development Programme with LimeCulture or another training provider. 

LimeCulture recognises that everyone learns in a different way and we 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 your learning and/or participation in our programmes.

Accreditation

These qualifications have been developed to meet the specific needs of our learners and have been accredited by NCFE demonstrating quality and rigour.

NCFE is an awarding organisation recognised by the Qualification Regulators for England (Ofqual), Wales (Qualifications Wales) and Northern Ireland (CCEA Regulation). These are unregulated qualifications and are not nationally recognised qualifications.

To receive the certificate of accreditation, delegates must attend for the full learning hours and complete the relevant assessment to the required pass mark.  This will take place within the training module/course. Our trainers will be on hand for support throughout; reasonable adjustments can be granted for anyone with additional learning needs.  

On completion of the Customised Qualification for Independent Sexual Violence Adviser Electives learners will receive a certificate of achievement. The certificate is evidence of the knowledge and skills gained by completing the qualification. This qualification has been accredited by NCFE under the Customised Qualification and certificates of achievement will be issued directly by NCFE.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training

LimeCulture encourages and supports continued professional development for Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs). On completion of the ISVA Development Programme, we offer the opportunity to develop your understanding of working with and supporting different client groups through our accredited CPD Training programmes.

• Supporting Children and Young People
• Supporting Clients with Learning Disabilities and/or Neurodivergence
• Supporting Older People
• The ISVA Role in Family and Civil Proceedings

All CPD Programmes are delivered online. 

Supporting Clients with Learning Disabilities and/or Neurodivergence 

This 2-day NCFE accredited programme explores the barriers facing victims/survivors with learning disabilities or who are neurodivergent in the context of sexual violence and the criminal justice system, and how ISVAs can appropriately meet their needs.  

This programme has been developed following consultation with ISVAs, learning disability organisations and autism experts, and will incorporate:

• Exploring LD/ND terminology and definitions
• Identifying the misconceptions and barriers faced by LD/ND victims/survivors
• Identifying relevant UK legislation and Criminal Justice policy for LD/ND victims/survivors
• Understanding and responding to the specific support needs of LD/ND victims/survivors within the Criminal Justice process
• Exploring service reviews and identifying reasonable service and support adjustments

Booking

Click here for course dates and to book your place

Course fee

£450 plus VAT per delegate. 

The course fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources.

Training Times

Registration commences at 9.30am. Training delivery starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm on each day of the training. Delegates are required to attend all direct learning and assessment hours. 

Course suitability 

All CPD Programmes are suitable for ISVAs and ISVA Managers.

To attend an CPD Programme you must have completed an accredited ISVA Development Programme with LimeCulture or another training provider. 

LimeCulture recognises that everyone learns in a different way and we 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 your learning and/or participation in our programmes.

Accreditation

These qualifications have been developed to meet the specific needs of our learners and have been accredited by NCFE demonstrating quality and rigour.

NCFE is an awarding organisation recognised by the Qualification Regulators for England (Ofqual), Wales (Qualifications Wales) and Northern Ireland (CCEA Regulation). These are unregulated qualifications and are not nationally recognised qualifications.

To receive the certificate of accreditation, delegates must attend for the full learning hours and complete the relevant assessment to the required pass mark.  This will take place within the training module/course. Our trainers will be on hand for support throughout; reasonable adjustments can be granted for anyone with additional learning needs.  

On completion of the Customised Qualification for Independent Sexual Violence Adviser CPD learners will receive a certificate of achievement. The certificate is evidence of the knowledge and skills gained by completing the qualification. This qualification has been accredited by NCFE under the Customised Qualification and certificates of achievement will be issued directly by NCFE.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training

This two day NCFE accredited programme focuses on the individual support needs of older people who have experienced sexual violence (recently or non-recently) to ensure specialist practitioners have the skills and knowledge to support them and their families/carers appropriately. 

This programme has been developed by LimeCulture in partnership with Age UK, the UK’s leading charity for older people, and will cover:

• Defining older people
• Preconceptions and misconceptions about ageing 
• Barriers to disclosing and reporting 
• Physical and mental health issues 
• Communication with adults at risk 
• The Mental Capacity Act 
• Understanding and responding to the specific support needs of older victims/survivors of sexual violence

Supporting Older People

The course will also consider how services can ensure equitable access to support for older people around sexual violence, including by proactively involving (with consent and where appropriate) third party individuals and/or professionals who support adults with additional needs to ensure clients can fully engage with support.  

Learning will be through a combination of direct teaching and case study discussion. 

Booking

Click here for course dates and to book your place. 

Course fee

£450 + VAT per delegate 

The course fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources. 

Course suitability 

This two-day programme will be suitable for ISVAs and ISVA Managers, IDVAs, counsellors, Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (universities) and other professionals who may be supporting older people that have experienced sexual violence. 

This programme is delivered online. 

LimeCulture recognises that everyone learns in different ways and we 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 your learning and/or participation in our programmes.

Accreditation 

These qualifications have been developed to meet the specific needs of our learners and have been accredited by NCFE demonstrating quality and rigour. 

NCFE is an awarding organisation recognised by the Qualification Regulators for England (Ofqual), Wales (Qualifications Wales) and Northern Ireland (CCEA Regulation). These are unregulated qualifications and are not nationally recognised qualifications. 

To receive the certificate of accreditation, delegates must attend for the full learning hours and complete the relevant assessment to the required pass mark.  This will take place within the training module/course. Our trainers will be on hand for support throughout; reasonable adjustments can be granted for anyone with additional learning needs.  

On completion of the Customised Qualification, learners will receive a certificate of achievement. The certificate is evidence of the knowledge and skills gained by completing the qualification. This qualification has been accredited by NCFE under the Customised Qualification and certificates of achievement will be issued directly by NCFE. 

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training

LimeCulture encourages and supports continued professional development for Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs). On completion of our ISVA Development Programme, we offer the opportunity for ISVAs to develop their understanding of working with and supporting different client groups through our accredited CPD Training programmes: 

• Supporting Children and Young People
• Supporting Clients with Learning Disabilities and/or Neurodivergence
• Supporting Older People
• The ISVA Role in Family and Civil Proceedings

The ISVA Role in Family and Civil Proceedings 

The role of the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) is pivotal in supporting victims and survivors of sexual violence, with ISVAs providing crucial information, guidance and support to navigate justice systems and support services. While traditionally focused on supporting clients within the criminal justice system, ISVAs are increasingly being called upon to assist in other legal proceedings, such as family courts and civil cases, impacting their clients’ lives.

This two-day NCFE accredited course aims to enhance ISVAs’ ability to support clients facing legal challenges beyond the criminal justice system. By providing them with a deeper understanding of family courts and civil proceedings, ISVAs can better serve the complex and varied needs of victims and survivors of sexual violence.

This programme has been designed with expert legal input, and includes:

• Understanding the different types of family and civil proceedings an ISVA may be asked to support clients through 
• Exploring the differences between the criminal justice system and family justice system 
• Understanding the boundaries around ISVAs supporting clients through the family justice system and/or other civil proceedings, and potential conflicts with ongoing investigations and the criminal justice system
• Applying to support a client in family court and understanding the ISVA role as a supporter. 

Learning will be through a combination of direct teaching and case study discussion. 

Booking

Click here for course dates and to book your place.

Course fee

£450 + VAT per delegate 

The course fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources. 

Course suitability 

All CPD Programmes are suitable for ISVAs and ISVA Managers. To attend an Elective Programme you must have completed an accredited ISVA Development Programme with LimeCulture or another training provider. 

All CPD Programmes are delivered online. 

LimeCulture recognises that everyone learns in a different way and we 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 your learning and/or participation in our programmes.

Accreditation 

These qualifications have been developed to meet the specific needs of our learners and have been accredited by NCFE demonstrating quality and rigour.

NCFE is an awarding organisation recognised by the Qualification Regulators for England (Ofqual), Wales (Qualifications Wales) and Northern Ireland (CCEA Regulation). These are unregulated qualifications and are not nationally recognised qualifications.

To receive the certificate of accreditation, delegates must attend for the full learning hours and complete the relevant assessment to the required pass mark.  This will take place within the training module/course. Our trainers will be on hand for support throughout; reasonable adjustments can be granted for anyone with additional learning needs.  

On completion of the course, learners will receive a certificate of achievement as evidence of the knowledge and skills gained by completing the qualification. 

Workshop for ISVA Managers

This two-day workshop aims to equip both new and experienced ISVA Managers with the knowledge and specialist skills to ensure their staff are supported to deliver safe, appropriate and effective ISVA services to victims/survivors of sexual violence.

The workshop focuses on the role of the ISVA Manager in the following areas:

• Complexities of delivering ISVA services
• Engagement, access and service delivery
• Risk identification, assessment and management
• The ISVA Manager’s role in safeguarding
• Leadership and governance
• Caseload management (including Safety and Support Needs Assessment)
• Commissioning
• Clinical supervision for ISVAs

As well as benefiting from our experienced trainers, delegates will also have the opportunity during the workshop to share practice and challenges with their peers. 

This workshop is delivered online.

Click here for the next workshop dates and to book your place

Course suitability

This workshop is suitable for ISVA Managers from the voluntary, community and public sectors.

Course fee

£450 plus VAT per delegate. 

The course fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources.

Training times

Registration commences at 9.30am. Training delivery starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm on each day of the training. 

Hidden Voices:  Supporting Victims/Survivors of Military Sexual Violence

About The Training:

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) play a vital role in supporting survivors of sexual violence. When those survivors are serving personnel or veterans, the experiences and barriers they face are often shaped by the unique culture, structures, and systems of the military.

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) encompasses a continuum of sexual harassment and sexual assault that occurs within the military context. Survivors of MST face complex challenges in seeking support and justice, including stigma, loyalty codes, and institutional barriers, all of which can significantly impact their health and wellbeing.

This full-day workshop has been specifically designed to build ISVA knowledge, confidence, and capacity in responding to military victim-survivors. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of MST, its prevalence, and its distinct impacts, alongside practical strategies for providing tailored support.

With insights from the Centre for Military Womens research, the Hidden Voices Projects lived expereince participants, an exploration of  military and civilian systems and group discussions on the day, the workshop will enable ISVAs to strengthen their practice, bridge gaps in service provision, and ensure survivors receive tailored and joined-up care.

The training will be jointly delivered by LimeCulture and subject matter experts from the Centre for Military Women’s Research at Anglia Ruskin University.

This training has been funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund

Who is this suitable for?

This workshop is suitable for ISVAs, both qualified and in those in training.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define Military Sexual Trauma and recognise how it differs from civilian experiences of sexual violence.
• Identify the cultural, institutional, and structural factors that contribute to MST and create barriers to disclosure.
• Understand the impact of MST on survivors’ mental health, physical wellbeing, and professional lives.
• Navigate the Service Justice System (SJS) and explain survivors’ rights within military justice pathways.
• Apply trauma-informed and survivor-centred approaches when working with MST survivors.
• Build connections with military-specific welfare and support services to ensure coordinated care.
• Reflect on learning from lived experience testimony to inform and enhance practice.

Outcomes & Benefits

The benefits of investing in this workshop are:

• Increased awareness and confidence in supporting military victim-survivors of sexual violence.
• Strengthened collaborative partnerships between Armed Forces organisations and specialist non-military services.
• Identification and reduction of gaps in service provision for the Armed Forces community.
• Improved support pathways through greater understanding of military systems and culture.
• Contribution to a demonstrable increase in sector-wide knowledge of the Armed Forces community’s unique needs.
• Development of evidence-based, trauma-informed practice that ensures survivors receive the specialist care they deserve.

Accreditation & Certification

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all delegates.

Fees & Delivery

Cost: FREE | Time: 10am-4pm | *Bookings limited to 1 ISVA per service

Delivery dates:

• Friday 31^stOctober [Online]
• Thursday 6^thNovember [Online]
• Wednesday 26^thNovember [Online]
• Friday 28^thNovember [Online]
• Wednesday 3^rdDecember [In person, Anglia Ruskin University, East Rd, Cambridge CB1 1PT] *

*Please do not book any travel or accommodation for the in person training date until you have received a confirmation email that the training will go ahead with sufficient delegate attendance. If the in-person workshop is under-booked, it will default to online delivery. All registered delegates will be contacted directly with updates should there be any changes to the workshop format.

Please note: LimeCulture will not cover or reimburse any travel or accommodation costs for the in-person event.

Crisis Worker Development Programme

This 2-day NCFE-accredited programme focuses on the vital role Crisis Workers play in providing first response and initial practical and emotional support to those attending a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for a forensic medical examination, or to those who are unsure of the next steps following an incident of sexual violence.

This programme seeks to ensure Crisis Workers are competent and confident in:

• Responding appropriately to those who have experienced sexual violence
• Providing professional advice and support on the range of options available to victims/survivors in the aftermath of an incident of sexual violence.

The programme is regularly refreshed and updated to include new legislation, policy and best practice.

Course suitability

This programme is suitable either as part of an induction programme for new Crisis Workers or as a refresher programme for experienced Crisis Workers.

Training times

Registration commences at 9.30am. Training delivery starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm on each day of the training. Delegates are required to attend all direct learning and assessment hours.

Booking

The Crisis Worker Development Programme is tailored to the needs of individual services/organisations. Contact us at training@limeculture.co.uk to discuss your training needs.

Accreditation

This qualification has been developed to meet the specific needs of our learners and has been accredited by NCFE demonstrating quality and rigour.

NCFE is an awarding organisation recognised by the Qualification Regulators for England (Ofqual), Wales (Qualifications Wales) and Northern Ireland (CCEA Regulation). This is an unregulated qualification and is not a nationally recognised qualification.

On completion of the Customised Qualification for Crisis Workers, learners will receive a certificate of achievement. The certificate is evidence of the knowledge and skills gained by completing the qualification. This qualification has been accredited by NCFE under the Customised Qualification and certificates of achievement will be issued directly by NCFE.

Supporting Male Victims/Survivors of Sexual Violence

This 1-day course is designed to provide a detailed knowledge and understanding of the barriers and challenges males can face when disclosing or reporting sexual violence and accessing services.

This programme has been co-developed with male survivors and specialist male support services to ensure delegates come away from the training with both practical and theoretical knowledge to positively engage with male clients and support them more effectively. 

The course focuses on: 

• The history of male sexual violence
• The various impacts of male sexual violence
• The barriers to disclosing/reporting and accessing support
• Identifying specific support needs.

Click here for course dates and to book your place

Course suitability

This course is open to anyone working or volunteering with victims/survivors of sexual violence, whether you are currently supporting male clients or actively looking to improve access to your service for males. This includes ISVA services, therapeutic services, SARCs, and wider services/organisations supporting victims/survivors of sexual violence.

This course is delivered online.

Course fee

£225 plus VAT per delegate. 

The course fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources.

Training times

Registration commences at 9.30am. Training delivery starts at 10am and finishes at 4.30pm.

Universities Training

LimeCulture is a leading provider of training for Universities, to support their response to sexual violence/misconduct.

Our training programmes for Universities and Students’ Union staff are practical in focus, designed to ensure those undertaking relevant roles are equipped with the tools, skills, expertise, confidence and competence they need to respond effectively to students and staff.

• Sexual Violence Liaison Officer (SVLO) Development Programme 
• SVLO Managers’ Workshop
• SVLO Refresher Programme
• First Responder Training
• Sexual Misconduct Discipline Proceedings Training 
• Sexual Misconduct Risk and Needs Assessment Workshop
• Sexual Violence Training for Academic Researchers

We can also develop bespoke training on request. 

For more information, and to book courses, please visit our Universities pages

Feedback from our courses

“It [the training] was very specific for universities which I found helpful as someone who just recently joined.”

“The trainers set out a clear, evidence-based rationale for why the approaches they outlined are best practice whilst also acknowledging challenges we may experience in following best practice.” 

“I was really impressed with the way the trainers managed the session. Explaining what we would be discussing; warning when we were about to watch a video that could be particularly upsetting; allowing us to leave the room and offering support if needed; giving plenty of time for discussion, comments, and questions.”

“Genuinely the best training I’ve attended on any subject. Thank you.”

Bespoke Training

Bespoke training is based on your unique needs. We will listen to what you have in mind, work with you to identify your learning requirements, and put together a package that is tailored to suit your organisation’s objectives.

LimeCulture has extensive experience in designing and delivering tailored training packages for individual organisations and services across the UK which incorporate all aspects of the response to sexual violence.

Our experience ranges from developing small one-off training workshops for individual clients through to rolling out large training programmes to multiple cohorts in a variety of settings.

Bespoke training can be delivered online or ‘in-house’ to reduce your staff travel, or at a venue of your choice, at a time that suits you and your team.

We also offer integrated training and consultancy services to our clients. 

Contact us at training@limeculture.co.uk to discuss your training needs.  

Safety and Support (SAS) Assessment Workshop

This two-hour workshop is designed to support ISVAs in understanding and effectively and confidently utilising, the Safety and Support (SAS) Assessment tool.

The Safety and Support (SAS) Assessment is a domain-based risk and needs assessment developed by LimeCulture to support ISVAs to identify and manage their clients’ individual risks and needs. 

The Home Office ISVA Statutory Guidance (2025) states ‘to properly identify the needs of the victim/survivor an ISVA is responsible for completing the following for each individual’:

• Risk assessment
• Needs assessment
• Support plan

Our trainer will guide delegates through the SAS Toolkit using case studies to support learning that can be easily embedded into operational practice.

Booking

The next SAS Workshop is being updated. If you wish to receive information regarding the next course please click here to complete an Expression of Interest. 

Course suitability

This training is suitable for ISVAs of all experience levels.

The workshop is delivered online. 

Course fee

£75 plus VAT per delegate.

The workshop fee includes access to all learning materials and suggested further reading/resources.

• Download the Safety and Support (SAS) Assessment Toolkit (PDF, 2MB)
• Download Safety and Support (SAS) Editable) Planning Template (Word) 

Self-Care for Professionals

About The Training:

Frontline professionals are regularly exposed to trauma through their work supporting individuals who have experienced harm and abuse. Over time, this exposure can take a personal toll—often without individuals recognising the signs or symptoms of vicarious trauma. Left unaddressed, this can lead to significant emotional, psychological, and physical impacts.

At LimeCulture, we understand that while self-care is essential for maintaining wellbeing, it is often deprioritised in the face of professional demands. This 2.5 hour workshop has been specifically designed for busy frontline professionals, offering time and space to reflect, recharge, and restore the balance of self-care.

Through a combination of guided exercises, evidence-based strategies, and practical tools, participants will leave better equipped to sustain their own wellbeing—so they can continue making a meaningful and healthy contribution to others.

Who is this suitable for?

This workshop is suitable for professionals working in frontline roles to support those who have experienced any form of trauma, harm or abuse.

This training is suitable for those undertaking the following or equivalent roles:

Safeguarding Officers, Support Workers, Crisis Workers, Counsellors, Therapists, Independent Sexual Violence Advisers, Independent Domestic Violence Advisers, Sexual Violence/Misconduct Liaison Officers, First Responders.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define self-care and explain its importance across key domains (physical, emotional, psychological, social, spiritual, and professional).
• Recognise the causes, signs, and impacts of vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue on individuals and organisations.
• Assess personal wellbeing by identifying individual needs and recognising early indicators of psychological distress in oneself and colleagues.
• Explore and implement preventative strategies to reduce the risk of vicarious trauma and support long-term emotional resilience.
• Develop practical self-care strategies and routines to restore and maintain a sense of wellbeing in demanding professional environments.
• Create a personalised self-care action plan tailored to individual needs, work context, and ongoing development.

Outcomes & Benefits

The benefits of investing in this workshop are:

• Improved wellbeing, morale, and job satisfaction.
• Reduced risk of burnout, absenteeism, and turnover.
• Strengthened capacity to deliver high-quality, compassionate support to those affected by trauma, harm or abuse.
• A positive shift towards a workplace culture that prioritises staff care and resilience as essential to effective practice.

Accreditation & Certification

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all delegates.

Please note that this course is not formally assessed and therefore does not carry accreditation from our independent awarding body.

Fees & Delivery

This open course is available online at a cost of £75+ VAT per delegate.

The date of the next open course is:

Tuesday 14 October 2025 – 10.00am-12.30.

(please click on the link to book a place)

Alternatively, the course can be delivered in-house (either online or face-to-face), offering tailored content and greater flexibility to meet your specific needs.

For bespoke delivery and pricing, please contact us at info@limeculture.co.uk

Testimonials

‘I really appreciated the way the LimeCulture trainers engaged us, making us feel comfortable to talk about elements of our own self-care. It was so good to be reminded how important our own self- care is, particularly in the current climate where our workloads are increasingly complex’.:

Premier League 

Following a series of successful pilot workshops in 2015, LimeCulture worked in partnership with the Premier League to deliver a range of workshops to 20 clubs over the 2016/17 season. The workshops included sessions on sexual consent, sexting and sexual health and were delivered to players aged between 14-21 years old.

LimeCulture is delighted to continue to work in partnership with the Premier League to ensure that players have up-to-date information and knowledge about these important issues. We have now extended this work to include workshops on sexual harassment and bullying for the academy players, as well as Healthy Relationships and Safeguarding workshops for men’s and women’s first team players and staff.

New for the 2023/2024 season will be the implementation of the Responder Model to support clubs in their response to sexual violence concerns.

For more information, contact info@limeculture.co.uk

Trauma-informed approach to Police investigation

LimeCulture’s specialist one-day trauma-informed approach to police investigation training programme supports Police officers dealing with sensitive, high-harm cases (such as sexual offences, child abuse, and domestic abuse) to better understand the impacts of trauma and embed a trauma-informed approach to investigations.

With our expert trainers, delegates participating in the programme will explore:

• the impacts of trauma on victims/survivors’ responses
• myths, stereotypes and attitudes about victims/survivors’ responses;
• adjustments to operational practices to embed a trauma-informed approach.

The programme aims to increase the competence and confidence of officers in recognising and responding to victims/survivors and communities who have suffered trauma.

Contact us at info@limeculture.co.uk for a bespoke quotation. 

Police Specialist Liaison Officer (Sexual Misconduct) Programme

Working with Avon and Somerset Constabulary, LimeCulture has developed a new specialist internal model to better support Police officers or Police staff who have experienced or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct (including rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, inappropriate or ‘uncomfortable’ behaviours).

This provides a cadre of specially trained Specialist Liaison Officers within Police Forces to support individuals disclosing sexual misconduct.

Specialist Liaison Officers provide end-to-end trauma-informed support, confidentially supporting Police officers and staff who have experienced sexual violence, harassment or abuse to consider their options, and navigate internal systems and misconduct proceedings. They can discuss the options available around reporting and support, enable access to internal support networks and external specialist support within the community.

Importantly, they provide the specialism within individual Police Forces to provide support to interpret the specific policing context in which they operate, and which external support services often find difficult to understand and access.

LimeCulture can work to tailor and implement the Specialist Liaison Officer model within your Police Force, including by:

• Adapting the model to your Force’s specific context and internal structures
• Supporting the implementation of the Specialist Liaison Officer model across the Force, including developing operational policies, procedures, and appropriate risk governance to govern the delivery of internal support to victims/survivors of sexual misconduct
• Integrating the model within existing prevention and response initiatives; and
• Delivering a comprehensive, accredited four-day training programme to equip staff to take on the Specialist Liaison Officer role.

Contact us at info@limeculture.co.uk for a bespoke quotation. 

Police Sexual Misconduct Ambassador training

LimeCulture’s one-day bespoke Ambassador Training enables Police Forces to ensure a consistent and appropriate response to disclosures of sexual misconduct in support of officer and staff well-being through creating a specific Ambassador role.

Through this course, delegates will:

• develop the knowledge and skills to respond appropriately and effectively to individuals disclosing sexual violence, harassment or abuse;
• learn how to signpost to internal and external support;
• learn how to mitigate any adverse impacts on individuals, the public, and the criminal justice process.

Contact us at info@limeculture.co.uk for a bespoke quotation.