Training & Education

Do you want to learn, understand, and equip your team or community with the knowledge to recognise and respond to HBA and harmful practices?

We deliver bespoke training and education programs and workshops across various sectors and services. These range from short informational sessions to full-day programs and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organisation or community group.

Our training is designed to:

  • Learn the basics – What HBA & harmful practices are, how to identify them and get help
  • Deepen Understanding: Learn about the prevalence, impact, and consequences of HBA and harmful practices
  • Build Confidence: Gain the skills to recognise, discuss, and challenge harmful practices effectively
  • Expand Knowledge: Get practical advice on handling cases of HBA and harmful practices, be culturally informed, using referral pathways, and signposting to help and understanding legislation
  • Raise Awareness: Share information on Savera UK’s services as well as other relevant services and resources
  • Encourage Reflection: Continue your professional growth with reflection and constructive feedback 

The topics we cover can include: 

  • ‘Honour’-Based Abuse (HBA) and Harmful Practices
  • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) 
  • Forced Marriage/Child Marriage/Marriage by Abduction   
  • Virginity Testing/Hymenoplasty  
  • Breast Ironing/Flattening  
  • Conversion ‘therapy’  
  • Modern Slavery/Trafficking (related to HBA)
  • Dowry Abuse/Violence
  • Menstruation Exclusion
  • The “One Chance Rule”
  • Son Preference 
  • Spiritual Abuse  
  • And More

Who we work with

We have trained a diverse range of professionals and organisations, including:

  • Police and statutory organisations
  • Teachers, academic staff, and safeguarding boards 
  • Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA) 
  • Immigration services and other support organisations 
  • Solicitors and legal professionals
  • Charities 
  • Community groups 
  • Youth organisations 
  • Healthcare professionals 

Education and youth settings

We work with schools, sixth forms, colleges, and universities to deliver age-appropriate, informative sessions to students. Our education sessions are designed to empower students and young people to understand, identify and challenge HBA and harmful practices, and to ensure they understand how to seek support if they or a young person they know is experiencing this type of abuse.

Meet the trainers

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Ayesha Alam (she/her)
Training and Development Manager

With a specialist background in forensic psychology and extensive experience across the criminal justice, health, and voluntary sectors. Ayesha delivers culturally competent, trauma-informed training to professionals working with those affected by HBA and harmful practices.

A published researcher in HBA, she combines academic insight with survivor perspectives and practitioner expertise. Her evidence-based sessions are built around real case studies, digital tools, and interactive exercises to encourage reflection and deliver measurable outcomes.

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Rachel Baughen (she/her)
Education and Youth Engagement Officer at Savera UK

Rachel has a background in educational outreach, working with students from underrepresented communities. She is passionate about collaborating with young people on the issues that matter most to them, delivering relevant and thought-provoking sessions for both students and those who support them.

Currently studying for a Master’s in International Development, Rachel brings a global and intersectional lens to her work. Her training focuses on education and youth settings, using education as a tool to challenge HBA and harmful practices. Her academic work directly informs her approach, grounding each session in research, reflection, and real-world relevance.

How to book training

Getting started with our training is simple. Just follow these steps:

Complete the form below: Click on the button below to complete our form with your details and training needs.

Discuss your requirements: Our team will contact you to understand your needs and explore the best training options for you.

Receive your bespoke plan: We’ll provide a recommendation of the best training plan for you, or a customised training proposal for more extensive requirements with a cost breakdown.

Book your session: Once you’re ready and details have been confirmed, we’ll arrange your training.

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