For many years, rapists and violent sex offenders have permeated society leaving innocent victims emotionally and physically traumatised.
The affects and trauma of rape and sexual violence can go right to the very core of a person’s existence, it can be likened to a deepening splinter and the more the innocent victim tries to ignore it, the sharper the barbs become and the deeper the splinter goes, taking with it, searing emotional pain.

If your work within the helping profession puts you in touch with clients or service users that may have experienced the trauma of rape and/or sexual violence. This brand new Home Study Programme for Working With Survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence may not only be of benefit to your continued professional development but can also help to understand the physical and psychological damage that survivors are often left with.
The Programme is suitable for students who want to develop further skills within their existing roles in the caring profession and is designed, prepared and written by BACP Accredited Counsellors and Training Facilitators from Jigsaw Counselling & Consultancy Services® (training Section) who collectivelyhave 15 years experience of working in this field.
The Programme is fully comprehensive and covers a wide variety of topics such as basic counselling & listening skills, empathy, information on sex offenders, DFSA (Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault), case histories, FME (Forensic Medical Examination), STD’s (Sexually Transmitted Diseases), Interventions, Healing Strategies, Crown Court Process, Sexual Offences Act 2003, Witness Care Services, Sexual Violation within the workplace, relationships  and much more.
The first module presents an introduction to counselling and listening skills. It makes no assumptions about previous knowledge or skills in counselling, it is a practical introduction, which can be a useful addition to varied roles within the caring professions.

Frequently Asked Questions

- Where do I complete the programme? The programme is home or work-based enabling students to complete the programme without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.
- How long will it take? Students have up to one year to complete this home study programme, allowing time to work through the modules at an individual pace. On average, however, it takes students around 3 – 6 months to complete the Programme, based on 2 - 3 hours study time per week.
- Will I be supported? Throughout the programme, tutor support will be available by email and by post – see contact page.
- What knowledge will I gain? The programme will allow students to realise their own potential for improved knowledge in this area of work and who wish to have a greater understanding of working with survivors of rape and/or sexual violence.
- How will I learn? The teaching is through self learning and structured reading, all the answers to the test questionnaires at the end of each module in the programme can be found in the accompanying literature, the design of this method of learning encourages the student to read all the enclosed information carefully in order to ensure that the answers can be found .
- How much does the programme cost? Programme Price: £250.00 plus an Examination Fee of £35.00 when the programme is complete.

Alternatively, the programme can be purchased in four monthly advance payments of £71.25 each per month by standing order. (This includes the Exam Fee). To use this method of payment please contact the office.

This Programme is ideal for those who already work in the caring professions or have therapeutic experience/background in other therapy fields etc.

Many students that have enrolled onto this programme have been Social workers, Drug workers, Nurses, Carers, Mental Health Workers, Sexual Health Nurses, Midwives, Counsellors, GPs, Witness Protection Officers, Solicitors, Police, Human Resource Managers, College Tutors, School Teachers, and many other multidisciplinary therapists and non therapists, (too many to mention) have chosen to take this home study programme in working with survivors of rape & sexual violence.

Becoming proficient in any area of work requires knowledge and experience. Although not a substitute for personal experience, completing the Jigsaw Counselling and Consultancy Home Study Programme will provide you with the necessary information that will enable you to work with a victim of rape and/or sexual violence with a basic level of competence and understanding.

At the end of each module you will have the opportunity to evaluate your newfound knowledge through a test questionnaire that you complete at home.
There is no need to return the test questionnaires, however, if you experience any difficulties or require further assistance, your allocated tutor at Jigsaw will answer any questions you may have regarding the Programme if you apply in writing or on line, either way your query will be answered within ten days of receipt.

Completing the test questionnaire at the end of each module is an important part of learning and forms an invaluable part of your training. The test questionnaires are NOT a case of pass or fail they are specifically designed to indicate to YOU how you are progressing and identify any areas, which may require advice and/or further revision.

After completion, the final examination paper can be submitted to Jigsaw Counselling & Consultancy services (training section) for marking. On successfully completion of the Exam you will be awarded with the relevant Certificate from The Jigsaw Training Section.