Understanding Survival Sex

In this interactive training session, we explore the concept of survival sex. We look at what it is, why women might be involved in survival sex, and how understanding this term can enhance the support you provide to women. You will gain an understanding of what barriers women might be facing when accessing support services and will unpack what good practice in supporting those engaged in survival sex looks like. The session includes shared scenarios to practice and embed learning. By the end of the session, you will have gained confidence and skills to help you approach the subject of the sex industry with women and identify when it is the right time to do so.

This training is suitable for professionals from local authorities, statutory services and the charity sector who want to learn more about a woman-centred, trauma-informed approach to working alongside women. No existing experience of working with women involved in the sex industry is necessary. This training is also appropriate for those who are responsible for commissioning services for women.

Max number of participants – Places are limited to 16 in order to keep it interactive. Therefore, we suggest a maximum of 2 people per organisation.

Please attend with one screen per person and a headset wherever possible.

This event will take place on Microsoft Teams. The Microsoft Teams session will open at 9:15am to allow a settling in time for a prompt start at 9:30.

Eventbrite will send reminder emails ahead of the session with a Teams access link.

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This course is delivered by a specialist frontline practitioner with substantial experience of working directly with women, as well as an understanding of policy and national context. The content is shaped by 20 years of practice and our continual bias of learning from women with Lived Experience.

Terms and Conditions

If you are booking a place for someone else, please make sure to add their name & email address so that they receive the email with access links.

Beyond the Streets reserves the right to cancel / postpone an event at anytime. If we have to cancel / postpone up to 2 weeks before the due date, we will either offer you a refund or reserve you a place on another date.

If you cancel with less than 2 weeks before the due date no refund or place will be offered. For more information contact training@beyondthestreets.org.uk.

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