Yarrow Place

Why Our Training MattersSexual violence is a serious global public health issue with wide-ranging health, social, and economic impacts. Yarrow Place provides training designed to help communities and professionals recognise and respond safely to disclosures of sexual violence.The ability to respond appropriately to disclosures is critical. Survivors often experience significant emotional, psychological, and physical impacts, and the way their disclosure is received can profoundly influence their recovery. Timely, compassionate, and trauma-informed responses can:Reduce the long-term impacts of sexual violencePromote survivors’ safety and well-beingImprove access to support services and justice pathwaysBy equipping professionals and community members with these skills, Yarrow Place helps ensure that disclosures lead to meaningful support and intervention, contributing to survivor-centred care and social justice outcomes.Our ApproachAll programs are grounded in adult learning principles and employ diverse methods to engage participants, ensuring that the voice of lived experience is central to the content. Training is delivered in a safe and supportive environment that prioritises compassion, curiosity, and the Service’s core values:Feminist perspectiveVictims’ rightsSocial justiceConsumer voiceTrauma-informed practice