Supporting Refugees & Asylum Seekers who have Experienced Sexual Violence

Date: Wednesday 21st  & Thursday 22nd May 2025

Time: 9:30 – 13:30 each day

Cost: €195 per attendee

Location: Carmelite Community Centre, Aungier St, Dublin 2

Registration will open in April - please contact etadmin@rcc.ie to be added to the mailing list.
 

Who is this training for?

This training programme is for frontline support staff working with refugees and asylum seekers
 

What is the aim of this training?

This training aims to: 

• Understand the range of traumas that refugees and asylum seekers might have experienced
• Explore the immediate and long-term effects of traumas like sexual violence
• Examine how rape and sexual violence are used as weapons of war and oppression
• Support staff in managing disclosures of sexual violence sensitively and effectively
• Introduce best practice guidelines for working with sign and spoken language interpreters
• Promote self-care strategies and build resilience amongst those working with traumas like sexual violence

 

Our approach to training:

DRCC's approach to training is trauma-informed and invitational, with the victim/survivor always the focus. Our methodology includes information inputs, group discussion & case studies. There is a strong theme throughout all our trainings on the importance of developing resourcing strategies for the worker, and the prevention of vicarious traumatisation and burnout. Due to the sensitive nature of issues being covered and recognising they may resonate for some participants, participation is encouraged, but without pressure.

 

Due to the participative nature of this training, there are limited places available.

For further information please contact Joanna, etadmin@rcc.ie

Carmelite Community Centre, 56 Aungier Street, Dublin 2