Why Choose Witness Training?
WITNESS is the only organisation in the UK that works with people affected by boundary violations. We have been doing this work for nearly two decades. During this time we have gained specialist knowledge about professional abuse and its effects. We pass on what we have learnt directly to you through our training.
WITNESS can share with you:
- 17 years experience working with survivors of professional abuse
- Unique, dynamic, interactive, approachable and well-boundaried training packages
- Ability to work sensitively and effectively with organisations where boundary violations have occurred
- Experienced trainers from a range of backgrounds
- Web access to log-in area with relevant training materials, interactive exercises, articles, papers and pre-course questionnaires
What Motivates WITNESS:
- Raising awareness
- Improving public safety
- Helping to prevent abuse
- Making an impact & seeing results
- Supporting practitioners
- Being an agent for change
- Positive feedback
- We know our service is needed
- We are the best at it
- Belief in our products
- Funding our unique client service
Benefits to Participants
- Understanding of the dynamics of power and vulnerability in professional relationships
- Ability to identify more critically appropriate professional/ client boundaries
- Increased awareness of own professional boundaries and the need to look after them
- Participants are better able to assess their own practice for safety
- Increased knowledge on current guidance around professional boundaries in the health and social care field
- Awareness of the impact of professional abuse and boundary violations on clients
Organisational Benefits
- Participants develop safer practice with clients and are better able to spot boundary crossings and violations in their colleagues’ work
- Helps to create a culture where boundary issues are considered and looked after
- Employees are informed about current guidance on boundary issues
- Can help reduce risks around litigation
- Can reduce incidence of disciplinary action