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Education and Training

 

Community education plays an important role in the work of SASS as we endeavour to inform the community about the myths and facts of sexual assault.  SASS offers community education to a diverse range of people including school students, police recruits, nursing staff from the Royal Hobart Hospital and staff from non-government organisations.
Our community education provides information about sexual assault, including indications of child sexual abuse and the needs of survivors.

SASS also provides  general information and training about sexual assault issues. SASS also tailors training to suit the particular needs of specific groups. The workers enjoy being able to meet a variety of people via our training activities. SASS feels encouraged that so many people and organisations are interested in challenging the myths about sexual assault and are committed to creating a just and safer society by responding appropriately to survivors.

While our general community  education is offered as a free service, SASS also offers specialised professional training on a fee for service basis. This training is offered to workers already providing a service to survivors of sexual assault and aims to further develop the skills and knowledge base of participants. A variety of training programs can  also be offered to the general community.
 

‘Open Afternoon’ Information Sessions at Melaleuca House and Galileo House.

The aim of these ‘Open Afternoons’ is to offer members of our Community an opportunity to meet our staff, view our premises, ask questions and share information in relation Sexual Assault issues. For more details, click below for a copy of the Flyer in PDF format ;

'Open Afternoon'

 

'Playing Cards' Exposure to Health Message project

The common stories about women in prison are influenced by the media and popular culture. They are rarely the women’s stories. This pack of playing cards is the result of women in Risdon Prison, Tasmania, working together in developing ideas, the designs, messages and colour schemes. Creativity, a sense of fun and enthusiasm have been essential in the development of this pack of cards. It also tells of an alternative story of the women involved, We thank all the community services involved for their support with special thanks to Chrissie Hall-Pascoe and Amanda Walker. Project Worker Anne Stephens.

This Project was funded through the Tasmanian Community Fund 2004 and under the auspices of the Sexual Assault Support Service Inc (SASS). These Playing Cards are not available for sale as this project has been completed, but they can be viewed on our site, click on the button below. If you would like further information about the project please contact SASS. PLEASE NOTE: The images on some of these cards may offend some people and are not appropriate for children.

SASS Playing Cards

 

Organisations that have received training from SASS - January to June 2007;

  • Brighton Community Health Expo

  • Family Law Practitioners Association

  • Hobart Women’s Shelter Support and Youth Team

  • Paediatric Nurse Practitioners

  • Mary Hutchinson Women’s Prison Information Day

  • Rosny College Information Day

  • Rosny College Guidance Officer and Special Needs Team

  • Rosny College Health Classes

  • Salvation Army Community Teams

  • Spring Bay Community Health Centre

  • Sorell High Year 10 students

  • Tasmanian University “O” week

 

 

Professional Development

Debriefing and Professional support:

SASS offers service providers who work with victims of sexual assault, the opportunity for professional debriefing and support. In some cases, the victim of sexual assault may prefer to continue receiving support and/or counselling from a service provider with whom they are familiar, such as their GP, a social worker, school counsellor etc. In these cases SASS can provide support, information and resources to these workers.

 

Professional Development:

SASS offers professionals an "Introduction to Working with Survivors of Sexual Abuse" workshop. The workshop utilises interactive adult learning principles and is aimed at workers who may be interested in working with survivors of sexual assault.  This can range from a half-day session to a two-day course. There is also an advanced course available. SASS also offers specific training for specialist groups and/or organisations on request.

 

 

Drink Spiking

SASS continues to have a strong focus on Drink Spiking so click on the button below to head to a Page specifically regarding Drink Spiking & it's impact;

Drink Spiking

 

 

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