Foundations of Sexual Violence Practice
Demonstrate your understanding of sexual violence, recognition of its impacts, and understanding of the role professionals have to provide safe, trauma-informed, and appropriate responses for clients affected by sexual violence. Designed for professionals working across counselling, health, social services, youth support, and community-based settings, and related fields.
What You'll Learn
This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.
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Understanding Sexual Violence
Learn what sexual violence is, including different forms of harm, contexts in which it can occur, and the impact it can have on individuals, families, and communities.
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Building a Shared Practice Language
Understand key terms and concepts used in sexual violence practice to support consistent, respectful, and effective communication.
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Recognising Impacts and Barriers to Support
Learn how sexual violence can affect wellbeing, relationships, identity, and help-seeking, and understand factors that may prevent people from accessing support.
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Understanding Your Role
Understand how professionals can respond to disclosures, provide trauma-informed support, respect client choice, and connect clients with appropriate specialist services.