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About VictimFocus

We are trauma-informed and anti-pathologisation

VictimFocus is an international training, research and consultancy organisation working to tackle prejudice and stereotyping of adults and children subjected to crime, violence, abuse and trauma. 


We support and encourage professionals from all sectors and disciplines by providing training courses, support networks, research and evaluation, events, free and affordable resources, research, reports and guidance. 


Our clients and partners include police forces, local government, local authorities, social care services, mental health services, charities, private companies, schools, and universities. 


We have created free self-help courses taken by over 50,000 people subjected to sexual violence around the world, and we have trained over 30,000 professionals.


Our VictimFocus Blog has been read by over 3 million people across the world with particularly large followings in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Sweden, India, South Africa, France, Philippines, and Spain.

Who we work with

  • Business

    Non-profit organisations, Private companies

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    • We work with top industry professionals and organisations to achieve our aims

      VictimFocus is proud to have worked with professionals and organisations all over the world including:


      • Police  
      • Police and Crime Commissioners 
      • Legal services 
      • Probation services 
      • NHS Services 
      • Care companies and services 
      • Social care
      • Schools and colleges 
      • Pupil referral units 
      • Non-profit organisations 
      • Private companies

      If you want to work with VictimFocus we'd love to hear from you!


      Send an enquiry from the contact page to commission us


      Contact us


    Who we work with

  • Business

    Non-profit organisations, Private companies

    Button
    • We work with top industry professionals and organisations to achieve our aims

      VictimFocus is proud to have worked with professionals and organisations all over the world including:


      • Police  
      • Police and Crime Commissioners 
      • Legal services 
      • Probation services 
      • NHS Services 
      • Care companies and services 
      • Social care
      • Schools and colleges 
      • Pupil referral units 
      • Non-profit organisations 
      • Private companies

      If you want to work with VictimFocus we'd love to hear from you!


      Send an enquiry from the contact page to commission us


      Contact us


    VictimFocus Aims

    • VictimFocus Aims

      • We work to end victim blaming and victim prejudice in professional services

      • We challenge and change misogynistic cultures in workforces and systems

      • We provide free and affordable resources and training courses to improve understanding of psychology of abuse, violence, trauma, and distress

      • We challenge myths, stereotypes, and biases about victims of violence and abuse

      • We encourage and support organisations and professionals to adopt trauma-informed, victim-focussed, anti-oppressive approaches to their work

      • We engage with millions of individuals using social media, to share free information about all forms of abuse, trauma, and distress

      • We work with organisations and professionals to explore and respond to vicarious trauma, burnout and desensitization in abuse, violence and trauma work

      • We influence governments, policymakers, practitioners, academics, and the public to treat victims with respect and compassion

    To achieve our aims, in 2019 we launched:


    • VictimFocus Learning Academy
    • VictimFocus Free Resources
    • VictimFocus Store

    To achieve our aims, in 2019 we launched:


    • VictimFocus Learning Academy
    • VictimFocus Free Resources
    • VictimFocus Store

    Explore the VictimFocus Learning Academy, FREE resources and Store!

    • VictimFocus Learning Academy

      VictimFocus Learning Academy


      VictimFocus Learning Academy hosts our CPD accredited online courses. Use the login portal to access our intuitive, gamified platform enjoyed by thousands of professionals, students and public. Learn about key topics from our trauma-informed CPD accredited, reviewed courses at affordable prices


      Cick below to learn more

      VictimFocus Learning Academy

    • VictimFocus Free Resources

      VictimFocus Free Resources


      We have created a collection of trauma-informed resources from workbooks to educational guides on a variety of subjects. Here you'll find Dr. Taylor's Blog, factsheets, toolkits, medical resources, research and reports. You can now access the free-to-browse APTI Directory of Practitioners to connect with a trauma-informed practitioner!


      Click below to view our free resources

      Blog

      Factsheets

      Toolkits

      Medical resources

      Research and reports

      APTI Directory of Practitioners

    • VictimFocus Store

      VictimFocus Store


      The VictimFocus Store stocks a large collection of flashcards, educational guides, journals, books, handbooks, audio resources, and digital resources for professionals and public. VictimFocus Resources are now used in 70 countries to support children and adults subjected to violence and abuse. The profit from all sales are invested into free resources and training for everyone. 


      Click below to vist the VictimFocus store

      Shop

    Explore the VictimFocus Learning Academy, FREE resources and Store!

    • VictimFocus Learning Academy

      VictimFocus Learning Academy


      VictimFocus Learning Academy hosts our CPD accredited online courses. Use the login portal to access our intuitive, gamified platform enjoyed by thousands of professionals, students and public. Learn about key topics from our trauma-informed CPD accredited, reviewed courses at affordable prices


      Cick below to learn more

      VictimFocus Learning Academy

    • VictimFocus Free Resources

      VictimFocus Free Resources


      We have created a collection of trauma-informed resources from workbooks to educational guides on a variety of subjects. Here you'll find Dr. Taylor's Blog, factsheets, toolkits, medical resources, research and reports. You can now access the free-to-browse APTI Directory of Practitioners to connect with a trauma-informed practitioner!


      Click below to view our free resources

      Blog

      Factsheets

      Toolkits

      Medical resources

      Research and reports

      APTI Directory of Practitioners

    • VictimFocus Store

      VictimFocus Store


      The VictimFocus Store stocks a large collection of flashcards, educational guides, journals, books, handbooks, audio resources, and digital resources for professionals and public. VictimFocus Resources are now used in 70 countries to support children and adults subjected to violence and abuse. The profit from all sales are invested into free resources and training for everyone. 


      Click below to vist the VictimFocus store

      Shop

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