Halton Sexual and Domestic Violence Collaborative Training CD

Objectives of training session

For the sexual assault response protocol to be successfully enhanced and maintained in the Halton Region, training of all front line staff and service providers continues to be essential. Cross-sectoral training allows participants to explore the role each service has in responding to victims/survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. This serves to enhance communication, working relationships and alleviate historical barriers. All stakeholders will hopefully, have a clearer understanding of the beliefs and principles of the protocol as well as the options available to survivors. The goal is to provide a consistent, compassionate, comprehensive and knowledgeable response from all service providers within Halton to survivors.

Benefits of the CD-ROM include:

Service Providers will clearly understand the role of each agency/service in responding to victim/survivors of sexual assault/domestic violence.
Provides agencies with a cost effect method/alternative to educating a broad base of staff on the "best practices" approach to implementing the protocol.
Service Providers will be better able to meet the diverse needs of the victim/survivor by providing a responsive, sensitive approach based on best practices that minimizes the possibility of jeopardizing a victim's/survivor's safety.
Service Providers will have an increased appreciation for the services that are offered outside their own sector and a better understanding of the "big picture" in Halton Region around services for those who are victims/survivors of sexual assault/domestic violence.
Service Providers will have a clear understanding of the beliefs and principles of the protocol, as well as options available to survivors.
Service Providers will have additional resources and information through the links and reference section available to assist them in their role.

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