[Member's Event] AWARE Sexual Assault Casework Training 2026
AWARE Sexual Assault Casework Training 2026
Strengthen your trauma-informed and survivor-centred practice through AWARE’s two-day Sexual Assault Casework Training, designed for helping professionals supporting survivors of sexual violence.
Drawing on over a decade of frontline experience, AWARE’s Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) has developed this training to deepen participants’ understanding of sexual violence, trauma-informed case management, and the survivor journey across healthcare and judicial systems. Participants will also gain insights from professionals in the legal and healthcare sectors on navigating police reporting, court proceedings, and hospital processes.
Who Should Attend
- Social workers, counsellors and case workers supporting survivors of sexual violence.
- Community and institutional workers from schools, hospitals and non-profit organisations seeking to strengthen their capacity in responding to sexual violence.
Please note that this is not a skills-based counselling or therapy training.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Deepen their understanding of sexual violence and its intersections with gender-based violence.
- Apply trauma-informed principles to support survivors in making informed choices.
- Strengthen their capacity to respond to disclosures and reporting.
- Gain insights into the systems survivors navigate and how to support them effectively.
- Explore advocacy and collaboration opportunities to address gender-based violence.
- Build networks and resources for sustained support.
Workshop Details
Dates: 21–22 October 2026 (Wednesday & Thursday)
Time: 9.00am – 5.30pm daily (lunch and refreshments provided)
Venue: Vista Block @ Enabling Village, 20 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159053
Capacity: Limited to 30 participants
Fees
- Standard Rate: $600 per participant
- Early Bird Rate: $540 per participant (register by 10 July 2026 using promo code SACT-EARLY)
About the Trainers
The training will be led by Ruth Ng, Principal Social Worker at AWARE’s Sexual Assault Care Centre, who brings nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals and families, with extensive expertise in trauma-informed and survivor-centred practice.
Participants will also hear from Ijin Tan, a lawyer and long-time volunteer with AWARE’s Sexual Assault Care Centre legal clinic, who will share legal perspectives and insights into survivors’ experiences navigating the criminal justice system.
For organisations requiring invoicing or for enquiries, please contact care-partnerships@aware.org.sg.
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