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Courses in 2010

The Havens offer specialised and accredited education and training focusing on victim care. The courses have been developed with the Metropolitan Police’s Project Sapphire. They are delivered by recognised experts in forensic examination, trauma and aftercare, sexual health, policing and criminal law.

All courses are held in central London and include a course certificate with CPD, breakfast, lunch, tea and coffee.

Group discounts available.

 

 

Adult Sexual Assault Examination and Aftercare

Two-day course for clinicians interested in updating their forensic skills or who are interested in the care and management of recent victims of sexual assault.

The course costs £375.

The course covers:

- an introduction to different models of care
- communication with clients and other agencies
- the role of specialist police officers
- confidentiality and consent
- the latest forensic techniques, swabbing and preserving evidence; describing injuries accurately.
- the law relating to sexual assault and the role of prosecution and defence
- STI prevention and good practice in aftercare; specialistresponses to trauma.

Course dates:

  • Saturday 06 and Sunday 07 February 2010
  • Wednesday 05 & Thursday 06 May 2010
  • Saturday 04 & Sunday 05 September 2010
  • Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 November 2010

Paediatric Acute Sexual Assault Examination and Aftercare

Two-day course for paediatric clinicians interested in the care of child victims of sexual assault.

The course costs £375.

The course covers:

- an introduction to sexual assault referral centres
- gaining confidence in working with children
- the role of specialist police officers and other agencies
- confidentiality and consent in relation to children
- the latest forensic techniques and describing injuries accurately
- the chain of evidence in relation to sexually transmitted infection samples
- the prevalence and identification of acute cases of child abuse
- the law relating to child protection and sexual assault
- STI prevention and good practice in aftercare
- demonstration of colposcopy.

Course dates:

  • Thursday 11 and Friday 12 February 2010
  • Monday 24 & Tuesday 25 May 2010
  • Monday 04 & Tuesday 05 October 2010
  • Thursday 25 & Friday 26 November 2010

Courtroom Skills / Witness Familiarisation

One-day course, led by professional barristers and former police officers, aimed at clinicians who may have to present evidence in courts or tribunals – either as an expert or a professional witness.

The course costs £295.

The course covers:

- an introduction to the courtroom and the different roles
- your role as a witness
- examination-in-chief and cross examination
- how to present evidence confidently, effectively and ethically
- tailored case studies and focused role play
- one to one feedback on your strengths and weaknesses.

Course dates:

  • Friday 26 March 2010
  • Friday 16 July 2010
  • Friday 03 December 2010

Complete the Course booking form and email to havenseducation@imperial.nhs.uk

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We have also produced a short training DVD aimed at health professionals who may have first contact with victims of rape and have to preserve vital early evidence. This DVD can be requested by contacting: careandevidence@kch.nhs.uk