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Training Opportunities

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.

Our training is open to healthcare professionals who wish to increase their knowledge of the issues surrounding sexual violence, best practice in forensic examination and aftercare issues. It is also open for those who simply want to increase their awareness of the services available.

We also offer insightful medico-legal training, looking at how healthcare professionals can give evidence confidently and effectively in a courtroom.

In all training sessions, we use case studies and interactive sessions to encourage participants to share the benefits of their experience and learn from each other.

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.

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

If you would like to keep up to date with developments connected to sexual assault referral centres and forensic examination you can join our mailing list by emailing havenseducation@imperial.nhs.uk

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