Every day, sexual violence and domestic abuse crimes affect countless lives. Shockingly, official statistics don’t capture the full scope of this issue. Research shows that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will be impacted by Domestic Abuse in their lifetime, with the LGBTQ+ community facing even higher risks.
In March 2023, sexual offenses surged by 20%, even amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. These crimes persist due to a toxic culture and a lack of support and safe spaces.
First Light is a leading provider, with 25 years of experience of specialist Domestic and Sexual Abuse support in the South West.
In 2022-2023 over 14,000 people contacted us for support, with a 15% increase from the previous year. Over 11, 000 people were supported for Domestic Abuse and/or Sexual Violence across Devon and Cornwall alone.
We have continued to see a rise in people needing support, and we have continued to develop our services and our training to meet the needs of anyone that is in need of our services.
We can also offer expert consultation on the development of workplace policies.
Our training courses below are designed to foster early intervention, enhance understanding, develop response skills, and provide essential support and guidance.
Join us in building a future where individuals and organisations feel confident and empowered to combat these critical issues.
For both sexual violence and domestic abuse, providing interpersonal skills in responding to disclosures. Learning about the impact and different responses survivors may have, how to support different individuals, as well as look after yourself. To ensure professionals have the correct information to explain services, have a basic understanding of crisis services, safeguarding and onward support. To be able to explain these to a person in trauma in a supportive and caring way. As well as considering skills needed for record keeping and reporting.
No matter previous knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse, this course is designed to give you a trauma informed beginner understanding. We will look at the appropriate Language, considering impact of myths. Understanding the risks, professionals’ roles in risks assessments & safety planning. As well as providing a basic understanding of family court & civil injunctions.
This course is designed to open discussion and understanding of the impact and scope of sexual violence in the everyday. Providing the skills to understand & response to impact and trauma. A focus will be on providing the tools and resources needed to explain and provide support to optional pathways and/or reporting process (a basic understanding of criminal & civil options). Considering appropriate language, risk assessments and local service provisions.
This course will open your understanding about the impact society, culture and history have on survivors. By learning more about myths and impact of these in context of safety, services and reporting. Lived experiences are used within our course, learning from real cases and impacts. Hearing the voices of strength, success stories and considering ways we can support VAWG, with a trauma informed lens.
Hi, I’m Clare, your dedicated trainer at First Light. I am deeply passionate about raising awareness of domestic and sexual abuse, understanding the impacts, and working together to support those affected. With extensive experience in front-line support and sexual violence advocacy, I am committed to making a difference.
Throughout my career, I’ve developed internal training for staff and conducted sessions for prestigious institutions like Exeter and Plymouth Universities, Royal Navy Police, Devon & Cornwall Police Officers, and students. I can’t wait to discuss how our training can benefit you and your organization.
At First Light Training, we are on a mission to equip professionals and organisations with the knowledge and skills needed to create safer spaces, free from domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Please note that our training is not suitable for individuals currently navigating the criminal justice process or those who have recently experienced abuse, as the content may be triggering. Reach out to us if you have any concerns.
Our training solutions have received excellent feedback from delegates across a broad range of sectors, with feedback that the training is engaging, thought-provoking and enjoyable.
Do you need to be a specialist to attend training?
No, our training is adaptive and welcoming to individuals with varying levels of expertise. We tailor our courses to your background, knowledge, and objectives.
Can training be in person?
Absolutely! Our courses can be booked as virtual or face-to-face sessions, depending on availability and cost. When opting for in-person sessions, additional fees for venue and travel expenses may apply.
Do you offer refresher courses for previous attendee’s?
Yes, absolutely, we would offer this as a bespoke session. Generally suggest this is completed every 2-3years following training.
Do you offer discount for larger bookings?
Yes, we are able to offer a discount for larger organisations. This is discussed in initial consultation.