HERSANA provides accredited and tailored training and seminars to a wide range of statutory and non-statutory organisations, as well as workshops to young people, survivors and community groups.
As a leading expert on violence against women and girls and the experiences of Black women and girls affected by or at risk of gender-based violence, we deliver culturally competent training packages which have been developed in consultation with survivors. Our training courses use a Black feminist intersectional lens to demonstrate the multidimensionality and intricacies of Black femme survivors’ experiences.
We offer tailored specialist training packages in all aspects of gender-based violence, ranging from one hour awareness sessions to half or full-day training sessions. All courses are certificated and can count towards professionals continued professional development (CPD). We can deliver our training in-house for your organisation or as part of a local authority multi-agency safeguarding training programme, either delivering one of our popular courses or developing and delivering a bespoke course to meet your needs.
Our training packages are designed for anyone who may come in contact with women and girls affected or at risk of experiencing any form of gender-based violence. Our training is particularly important for frontline workers, service providers and police officers, to better understand the various cultural nuances and barriers associated with being a Black femme survivor seeking justice, advocacy and support.
Our training packages are designed for anyone who may come in contact with women and girls affected or at risk of experiencing any form of gender-based violence.
Standard training sessions
are our training courses we offer regularly. These are closed sessions, delivered to your team only
Open training sessions
are run quarterly and are open to all individuals
Bespoke training sessions
are catered to your organisation’s specific training needs. Topics and specific subject areas can be chosen by you
Workshops
are designed to be delivered to schools, universities and community groups
What is the purpose of our training packages?
Online
This free 2-hour workshop explores in what ways the family court system can be used against survivors as an extension of domestic abuse.
Online
This free 90-minute workshop, designed by HERSANA aims to help services, businesses, community groups and members of the public understand the importance of how to become active bystanders
Online
This 2.5 hour course, designed by HERSANA looks at the definition, prevalence and nature of gender-based violence (GBV), including domestic abuse, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and trafficking, female genital mutilation/cutting and other strands.
Online
Private team training
This 2.5-hour course, will equip you with knowledge on the definition of Honour-Based Abuse (HBA) and indicators that someone might be experiencing Honour-Based Abuse. You will gain a better understanding on how to act appropriately and confidently to protect and support girls who are at risk or have been subjected to HBA.
Online
Private team training
This 2.5-hour course designed by HERSANA, will equip you with knowledge on the definition of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and its impact on survivors and femmes at risk of experiencing FGM/C. You will have a better understanding on how to act appropriately and confidently to protect and support girls who are at risk or have been subjected to FGM/C.
Online
Private team training
This half-day course designed by HERSANA, will equip you with knowledge about laws and legislations around Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and offer guidelines on good practice for your sector. You will have a better understanding on how to act appropriately and confidently to protect and support girls who are at risk or have been subjected to FGM/C.
Online
Private team training
This 2.5-hour course designed by HERSANA will introduce you to the practices of Forced Marriage (FM), increase your knowledge on how to recognise if someone is at risk and on how to report known or suspected cases of FM.
Online
Private team training
This half-day course designed by HERSANA, will equip you with knowledge about the law and legislation and guidelines on good practice for your sector. You will have a better understanding on how to act appropriately and confidently to protect and support girls who are at risk or have been subjected to Forced Marriage (FM).
Online
Private team training
This half-day course designed by HERSANA, will equip you with knowledge about the law and legislation and offer guidelines on good practice for your sector. You will have a better understanding on how to act appropriately and confidently to protect and support girls who are at risk or have been subjected to Honour-Based Abuse.
Online
This half-day training session has been designed to develop participants’ knowledge and understanding of our legal system in relation to matters such as domestic abuse and coercive control, and what may arise when someone has reported such a crime to the police.
In Person
Help us raise crucial funds to support the BAME Domestic Abuse Partnership Forum - on Saturday 7th December at 9am.
Online
On Tuesday, December 3, this session will provide BDAP members with a thorough understanding of the MARAC process, including its purpose, structure, and the roles of various agencies.
Online
This webinar will take place on Mon, Dec 9, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. It aims to foster a discussion on why black and brown women in London face higher rates of femicide compared to other ethnic groups and explore the reasons behind this troubling trend
Healthcare professionals
Legal and court staff
Police officers
People working in the prison service
People working in the voluntary sector
Social workers
Benefit, welfare and housing staff
Youth workers
Education staff
Therapists and counsellors
Parents and carers
Survivors
We currently offer both face-to-face and virtual sessions, which are delivered on Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
How can I access this training?
All of our training packages, workshops and consultancy offers can be booked online via our booking page. For enquiries about a bespoke training session, please email training@hersana.org.
Do you deliver training in schools?
To find out more about our school workshop packages, please email training@hersana.org to request a schools workshops brochure.
Do you offer any consultancy services?
As specialists in violence against women and girls and the women’s rights space, we offer consultancy to organisations that want to learn about any form of gender-based violence and the ways they can join the mission to keep our physical and digital spaces safe for Black femmes.
To discuss your school’s or organisation’s particular consultancy needs, please email training@hersana.org.
I can't seem to find what I am looking for. Do you offer any other training sessions?
We are continuously working to develop our training offer. If there is an aspect of gender-based violence and abuse that you are interested in receiving training on, that does not appear to be covered by our current courses, please get in touch to discuss your needs.
The following courses are still in development:
Advocacy for Black femme survivors
IDVA Course: Advocating for Black femmes
Online safety for Black femmes affected by or at risk of digital abuse
Economic abuse training
Spiritual abuse and witchcraft training
Sexual abuse and the myths
Criminal justice training
Survivor Workshops / Seminars
Self-advocacy for survivors
Learning about self-care after experiencing trauma
Housing support and rights training
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