Responding to Disclosures Training
Through our responding to disclosures training, you’ll build your knowledge of sexual abuse, increase your understanding of all types of sexual violence, and develop the skills and confidence to respond to disclosures in a trauma-informed way, whether the abuse occurred in person or online.
Our responding to disclosures training is designed for all organisations and employees, and is particularly beneficial for Higher Education institutions looking to comply with current Office for Students requirements.
1 in 4 women and 1 in 18 men have experienced sexual abuse since the age of 16, yet most people fear speaking out and never receive the support they deserve.*
**WORKER PROTECTION ACT (2023)**
On 26 October 2024, a new law was introduced, meaning that there is now a duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in their workplace. Our responding to disclosures training is designed to provide all organisations and employees with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to respond appropriately to disclosures of sexual harassment and support those affected.
**OFFICE FOR STUDENTS E6 CONDITION (2025)**
In August 2025, the Office for Students introduced the E6 Condition, a significant step towards tackling sexual harassment and abuse in Higher Education. The condition requires that staff are ‘appropriately trained’ to understand sexual harassment and abuse, respond effectively to disclosures of sexual violence, support those impacted, and carry out investigations into sexual misconduct in a trauma-informed way. Our Responding to Disclosures training equips your organisation with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to meet these requirements.
Key details
Delivery
- In-person or online
Online (open group) prices from:
- £60 + booking fee (3hrs)
- Visit our Eventbrite page for our latest online training dates
Online/In-person (private group) prices from:
- £810 (3hrs)
Responding to disclosures training
– learning objectives
- Learn what sexual violence is and gain the confidence to respond supportively when someone shares their experience.
- Explore trauma and its impact on the brain, including common trauma responses.
- Learn how to support people affected by sexual abuse safely and compassionately, without retraumatising them.
- Understand vicarious (secondary) trauma, how to prevent it.
- Develop self-care practices to strengthen your own wellbeing.
Trauma-informed training
Download a digital copy of our training brochure to explore all the workshops and learning opportunities we offer.
Flexible licensing and learning options
We offer flexible licensing options for our trauma informed training packages (pricing available on request), giving your team ongoing access to high quality learning resources. You can also book a masterclass with our expert trainer to build the skills and confidence needed to deliver our impactful workshops within your organisation.
10% donor discount on all training
We’re pleased to offer anyone who has made a financial donation to us a 10% discount on our training workshops. Just let us know when you’re booking your training.
Email training@sarsas.org.uk for bespoke training, licensing options, for any other questions.
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