Our Services
VictimFocus provides a wide range of expert services to public and third sector clients seeking trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and evidence-based support. From frontline practice to national strategy, our work helps services meet the needs of victims and survivors with dignity, care, and confidence.
We work with police forces, NHS trusts, government departments, local authorities, universities, charities, housing providers, education services, safeguarding partnerships, and specialist organisations across the UK and internationally.
Explore our capabilities below
Services
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We offer high-impact training for professionals working in policing, education, health, social care, justice, housing, mental health, and safeguarding.
In-person and online training sessions tailored to your workforce
Specialist courses on trauma-informed practice, anti-oppressive approaches, working with victims, psychological safety, and more
CPD-accredited content developed in line with national frameworks and inspectorate standards
Bespoke workshops and away days for teams, boards, and leadership
Train-the-trainer models and leadership development
Clients include: Police forces, NHS Trusts, local authorities, women’s services, universities, multi-agency safeguarding hubs (MASH), and charities.
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Our research and evaluation services help organisations understand their impact, improve outcomes, and shape future direction with clarity and integrity.
Independent evaluations of services, pilots, interventions, and strategies
Research studies and literature reviews on violence, abuse, trauma, gender, health, and justice
Service audits and critical reviews of policies and pathways
Survivor-informed methodologies that centre lived experience
Strategic recommendations and next-step planning
Clients include: Government departments, funders, large charities, police and crime commissioners (PCCs), universities, and safeguarding partnerships.
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We support organisations to embed trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and survivor-centred values across their services and systems.
Development of new policies, frameworks, guidance, and procedures
Review and reform of existing practice and materials
Co-creation with staff and survivors
Cultural change work and leadership consultation
Alignment with inspection criteria, national policy, and statutory duties
Clients include: Local authorities, integrated care boards, national charities, social care services, and multi-agency partnerships.
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We act as an experienced, independent voice for organisations looking to innovate, improve, or rethink how they support victims and survivors.
Ongoing consultancy for senior leaders and transformation teams
One-off consultation on sensitive cases, complaints, or dilemmas
Critical friend input into internal reviews, restructures, or external scrutiny
Development of trauma-informed strategies and frameworks
Support for organisational change and reflective practice
Clients include: Local authorities, police forces, universities, housing providers, NHS Trusts, and safeguarding boards.
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VictimFocus creates high-quality tools, guides, and resources for professionals, services, and survivors.
Downloadable guides, handbooks, and posters
Self-help and reflective tools
Evidence-informed workbooks and practice toolkits
Trauma-informed communication and safeguarding templates
Customised resources tailored to your service or sector
Clients include: National and local charities, police forces, educational settings, youth services, and therapeutic teams.
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Our team brings expertise, insight, and integrity to public conversations about trauma, justice, mental health, and violence against women and girls. We are recognised contributors to national media and regularly appear in documentaries, interviews, panel discussions, and news features across television, radio, and digital platforms.
Conference speaking and keynote sessions
Expert commentary for TV, radio, podcasts, and documentaries
On-screen contributions to interviews, investigative programmes, and public debates
Panel contributions and public events
Input into public campaigns, consultations, and policy briefings
Strategic media communication and message development
Collaboration with survivor-led campaigns and initiatives
Clients include: Government bodies, campaign organisations, charities, universities, public health teams, and media producers.
Training Courses
At VictimFocus, we’re proud to offer intermediate and advanced CPD-accredited training, available both off the shelf or bespoke for teams and individuals. Training is delivered flexibly through e-learning, live virtual sessions, in-person delivery, or hybrid formats, to meet the needs of professionals across sectors.
Our training is ahead of the curve. We help organisations exceed inspection criteria, embed cultural change, and implement confident, trauma-informed approaches that are grounded in research and real-world practice.
Every training programme is developed, written, and delivered by the VictimFocus team, drawing on our expertise in psychology, safeguarding, criminal justice, mental health, education, and organisational leadership. Our courses are underpinned by academic research, sector-specific evidence, and years of practical experience supporting professionals and people subjected to trauma, abuse, and violence.
We work with professionals and organisations across a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to policing, healthcare, education, social care, safeguarding, HR, and leadership. Our training is tailored to the unique needs of each context and is designed to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed learning in the following areas:
Trauma-informed practice across frontline services
Domestic and sexual abuse, stalking, and harassment
Sexual and criminal exploitation, including trafficking and modern slavery
Familial child abuse and neglect
Working with children and young people
The intersectionality of victims and witnesses
Victim blaming, institutional language, and unconscious bias
Understanding trauma responses and behavioural presentation
Concealed and denied pregnancies
Gender, power, and how assumptions shape service delivery
Working with people in distress without escalation or labels
Supporting staff wellbeing and managing vicarious trauma
Cultural change and service improvement through leadership
Safeguarding and inclusive responses to abuse and exploitation
Effective safeguarding and safer organisational cultures
Leadership training for culture change and ethical decision-making
HR and management development in trauma-aware workplaces
Safer recruitment, disclosures, and staff support systems
Each course is designed to be practically applicable, academically robust, and sector-specific. Our training is expertly developed and delivered by sector leaders, making it some of the most trusted and sought-after provision in the field. We offer specialist programmes that enable professionals to lead with confidence, embed best practice, and drive meaningful change within their organisations and communities.
Explore our current training options or contact us to commission a bespoke programme for your organisation.
Commissioning Us
VictimFocus offers flexible commissioning options tailored to your budget, sector, and objectives. Whether you need a one-day training session, a 12-month research partnership, or a full-service transformation project, we can help.
We work on:
Bespoke projects
One-off and repeat commissions
Funded partnerships
National and international tenders
Long-term consultancy and embedded support
To commission us or discuss your needs, contact the team at enquiries@victimfocus.org.uk.
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