Tackling Stigma & Victim Blaming Language

Target Audience

All workers who support adults at risk.

What Will I Learn:

Victim-blaming language and stigma exert deep and far-reaching consequences on both individuals and the wider community.

It is important that staff and volunteers are aware of stigma and language to overcome barriers to accessing services and supporting the people that we work with.

In this session, you will learn:

  • What is stigma & victim blaming language
  • Why people victim blame
  • The impact of stigma & victim blaming language
  • How to be trauma informed
  • How to begin to challenge stigma & victim blaming language

This supports :

Safeguarding Adults procedures and positive engagement with people who access our services.

Provider / Trainer:

Ashley Hands, Learning and Development Officer, ashley.hands@newcastle.gov.uk

Kerry Cooke, Safeguarding Adults Manager, kerry.cooke@newcastle.gov.uk

Cost: N/A

Booking Details:

Online: Please click ‘Apply’ against your preferred date listed below

Email: If you have any queries or are unable to complete an online form, please contact the Workforce Development Admin Team: wfdadmin@newcastle.gov.uk or on 0191 277 2091.

If you are a Newcastle City Council employee you can book on any of these courses via LMS https://newcastle.learningpool.com/login/index.php

Please see the Charging Policy as you may be charged for training.

Date Time Location  
12th Oct 2026 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Via Microsoft Teams Apply now
11th Dec 2026 10:00 am to 11:30 am Microsoft Teams Apply now
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