Spiritual Abuse & Ritualistic Abuse (Abuse linked to Accusations of Witchcraft / Spirit Possession / Faith)

Learning Objectives include:

  • Learn what Spiritual and ritual abuse is.
  • RRRM process (Recognise, Report, Refer, Manage)
  • Cultural awareness of beliefs, superstitions and spirituality
  • Understanding our own beliefs and why they are important to us.
  • Understand how this abuse is embedded in other forms of abuse.
  • Review of case studies & learning from them so we do not continue to make the same errors in judgement.
  • Understand different terminology related to different beliefs and spiritualities.
  • Review key reporting statistics of SARA in the United Kingdom
  • Understand key significant indicators to recognise this abuse.
  • Learn how to confidently manage a report of SARA.
  • Effective communication styles that support victim/survivors of SARA.
  • Learn how to develop an impactful referral through proven techniques to ensure other agencies act on your concern.
  • Doubt Based Advocacy – DBA
  • Scenario based learning – taken from actual investigations led by the facilitator with over 20 years’ experience supporting victim/survivors of this abuse directly, and working with partner agencies.

If you wish to apply for a place on this course please complete our online application form.