First Responder to Sexual Assault and Abuse Training

FIRST RESPONDER TO SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE TRAINING

This two-day training will take place on January 27 & 28, 2026 from 9:00am - 5:00pm, however please plan to arrive at 8:30am for sign-in and registration.

LOCATION: Pioneer Log House at 815 Exhibition Drive, Prince Albert, SK
Lunch is not provided, but there will be a one-hour lunch break each day.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This is a beginner yet comprehensive ‘Identify, Respond and Refer’ training. This training is beneficial for professionals and paraprofessionals who are working with individuals who may be impacted by sexual violence, and for community members who are interested in increasing their skills and confidence to address sexual abuse and sexual assault.

This training is open to, but not limited to, individuals who work in Health, Social Services, and Education & Justice. Nurses, Physicians, Social Workers, Youth Workers, Mental Health Workers, Teachers, School Counselors, Police Officers, Victim Services Workers, as well as Faith Leaders.

MODULES:

Module One: Critical Communication Skills for First Responders

• Feedback, language, communication skills, Intersectionality, process of a disclosure and self-care.

Module Two: Child Sexual Abuse

• Definition, Criminal Code, consent, impacts and indicators and reporting obligations.

Module Three: Adults Who Were Sexually Abused as Children

• Impacts, PTSD and Complex PTSD, triggers and reporting options.

Module Four: Sexual Harassment

• Definition, impacts, discussion and reporting options.

Module Five: Sexual Assault

• Definition, Criminal Code, consent, myths, impacts, sexual assault trauma and reporting options.

Module Six: Rethinking Prevention

• Campaigns, education, awareness and inspiring hope.

**Note: Stay tuned for upcoming FRT trainings scheduled for March 2026!**

If you have any questions please email: saw@pacrisis.ca