Nationally Standardised Training
Internal Training
RCCs provide survivor –centred and trauma- based direct services in addition to engaging in prevention work. When RCCs began, there was no such thing as sexual violence training. In order to equip staff and volunteers to provide the best possible services, the RCNI has drawn from training already developed by individual RCCs, training developed by other related organisations and international expertise to devise training modules for a variety of roles within RCCs. These roles include: helpline workers, counsellors, those with a non-counselling role and SATU support workers. In addition, the RCNI accredits the trainers.
External Training
As a result of the demand for RCCs to provide training to equip other professionals to deal with disclosures of sexual violence, the RCNI has developed standardised training for delivery by RCC qualified staff. This training includes an examination of the sexual violence myths that are so prevalent both nationally and internationally. We are currently developing additional training for use with other professionals. A number of RCCs have provided training and education sessions in second and third level institutions and with youth groups. The RCNI has developed a standardised programme for use with youth, based on the experiences of RCC staff and best practices from other areas. This includes opportunities to explore attitudes, information about prevalent myths and factual information specifically related to young people.