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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Liz Campbell" <liz.campbell at thesurvivorstrust.org>
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 10:44 AM
Subject: Advertising training and conference


 you may be able to help us with advertising our training for Independent Sexual
Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and our forthcoming conference, again aimed at ISVAs.
There's No Excuse for Rape or Sexual Abuse


TST Specialist Training for
Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Practitioners
and ISVA Service Managers

** LAST FEW PLACES!!!!! **
*** NEW ISVA PRACTITIONER COURSE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2011 ***

Accredited Training for Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Practitioners:
Course Dates

Session 1
Foundation Skills and Knowledge for ISVAs (28th & 29th Sept 2011)

Session 2
Planning and Protection (2nd & 3rd Nov 2011)

Session 3
Effective Partnerships (7th & 8th Dec 2011)

Session 4
Communication, Diversity and Equality (4th & 5th Jan 2012)

Session 5
ISVAs in Action - Court and Beyond (8th & 9th Feb 2012)


*** NEW ISVA SERVICE MANAGER COURSE BEGINNING NOVEMBER 2011 ***

Accredited Training for Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Service
Managers: Course Dates

Session 1
Establishing an ISVA Service: Individuals, Agencies and Partnerships (22nd &
23rd Nov 2011)

Session 2
Operational and Legal Requirements for Delivering ISVA Services (14th and
15th Feb 2012)


We have confirmed with the Home Office that our training meets the
requirements set by the Home Office ISVA Training Fund.


TST Accredited Training for ISVAs and ISVA Service Managers meets the
National Occupational Standards for Preventing and Tackling Domestic and
Sexual abuse and Violence (until December 2011).  TST is participating in
the development of the new National Occupational Standards for Providing
Independent Sexual Violence Advice and Advocacy (from December 2012).


Previous participants have commented:

"I found the course has increased my knowledge around rape and sexual
assault, and I now feel more confident in my ability to work with these
clients."

"I felt the course was a worthwhile, positive experience that has impacted
positively on my practice."

"I found all the tutors and guest speakers very knowledgeable on their
subjects, and approachable."

Further information

Please
http://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/uploaded/documents/ISVA%20Training%20Information.pdf
click here for more information regarding the Independent Sexual Violence
Advisor Practitioner Training Programme.

Registration

To register, please complete the
http://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/uploaded/documents/ISVAP%20Training%20Programmes%20Learner%20Registration%20Form.doc
ISVA Practitioner Learner
Registration form or
http://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/uploaded/documents/ISVASM%20Training%20Programmes%20Learner%20Registration%20Form.doc
ISVA Service Manager Learner
Registration Form and return to Sarah Cheadle at
sarah.cheadle at thesurvivorstrust.org



TST National ISVA Conference
Thursday 22nd September 2011

** Delivering Outcomes - ISVAs at work **

This is the FIRST ISVA National Conference - focusing on issues related to
the delivery of effective ISVA Services.

We hope you can attend!

Times: 9.30am Registration
Start: 10am
Finish: 4pm
Where: Dunchurch Park, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 6QW
http://www.signaturegroup.co.uk

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:

The role of the ISVA Service

ISVAs are independent victim-focused advocates.  Their role is distinct from
that of the crisis worker or counsellor.  Wherever they are based, or
whoever they are employed by, their primary responsibility is to provide
support and impartial advice to their client on their options, and advocate
on their behalf when required.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This conference will benefit anyone who works as an ISVA, is an ISVA Service
Manager, or is an agency that commissions or hosts an ISVA Service.

It will also be useful for other professionals who are part of the
multi-agency working arena that ISVA Service work within, when working on
behalf of clients i.e. health, housing, social care, police, youth advisory
services, child protection leads/agencies, psychotherapists, psychologists,
psychiatrists and counsellors working within the statutory and non-statutory
sector.

EVENT ORGANISERS:

TST - a national umbrella organisation for over 130 specialist voluntary
sector agencies providing a range of counselling, therapeutic and support
services working with women, men and children who are victims/survivors of
rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse.

For more information on this event email:
sarah.cheadle at thesurvivorstrust.org  Phone: 01788 550554

ABOUT THE KEYNOTE PRESENTERS

Keynote presenters include those from frontline services, through to
government officials, and include:

Home Office

The government has funded a large number of ISVA positions for several years
and have a keen interest in not only how they are developing, but also how
effective they are.  Their presentation will be: "The View from the Home
Office"

Skills for Justice (http://www.skillsforjustice.com)

The government is investing in the development of National Occupational
Standards (NOS) for a number of work streams.  Currently Skills for Justice
are working on developing a NOS for ISVA work stream.  Emma Dove & Tina
Parker will be updating delegates on this process; and seeking their
views/contributions throughout the conference. Their session is : 'Providing
independent sexual violence advice & advocacy - Developing standards to
deliver strong outcomes'

Rights of Women (http://www.rightsofwomen.org.uk)

Rights of Women is a women's voluntary organisation committed to informing,
educating and empowering women concerning their legal rights.  They have
recently updated and republished a core document which empowers ANY victim
who is working their way through the somewhat complex question of "should I
report a crime; and what happens when I do?"  The handbook 'From Report To
Court' is an essential tool for any ISVA who is supporting a client and we
are delighted that RoW is able to present at the conference.


ISVA - from the Manager's Perspective

Managing an ISVA Service is an important and crucial role and includes the
need to not only case manage including monitoring the effectiveness of the
service (for commissioners); but also to provide appropriate care and
support for ISVAs team members.


ISVA - from the ISVA's Perspective

Managing a client's expectations and rights is complex.  Add to that the
emotional content and the different interpretations that the word 'justice'
can evoke - is both rewarding; and a roller coaster for the ISVA - and the
client.

More to come!

Fee:

We are very aware that budgets are extremely tight at the moment and have,
therefore, kept the fee for the conference at the 'cost' level of £50.  The
fee includes refreshments and a light luncheon.

Cancellation:

Cancellations received in writing before Friday 9th September will be
entitled to a 50% refund.  We regret that refunds cannot be refunded after
this date as we will be financially committed.

Programme alteration:

We will endeavour to notify all delegates in advance should there be any
unexpected change to the programme.

Booking information:

Please find attached booking application form
http://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/uploaded/documents/ISVA%20Conference%20Flyer%20-%2022%20Sep%202011.doc
or download from the TST website

Venue:
Dunchurch Park Hotel, Dunchurch Park, Rugby, Warwickshire CV22 6QW

A street map of the venue's location can be
foundhttp://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x=448966&y=271319&z=0&sv=CV22+6QW&st=2&p
c=CV22+6QW&mapp=map.srf&searchp=ids.srf  here

For further information, contact The Survivors Trust:
Telephone: 01788 550554
Email: sarah.cheadle at thesurvivorstrust.org