Nexus NI

Nexus NI

119 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1HP
United Kingdom

Contact Details

[email protected]
028 9032 6803
http://www.nexusni.org

Opening Hours

Our normal opening hours are

  • Monday & Thursday 8.30am-5pm
  • Tuesday & Wednesday 8.30am-8pm
  • Friday 9am-4pm

Nexus also sees counselling clients in a number of outreach locations all across NI and has offices in Belfast, L'Derry and Enniskillen.

Sectors

Education/training Health and wellbeing Women

Services

Training

Audience

Mental health Victim support Youth (14-25 years old)
Last updated 10 months 2 weeks ago
Nexus offer counselling for survivors of sexual abuse and rape and a wide range of training and education support services.

Nexus offers counselling to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence who are aged from 11 years and over. We have more than 30 years' experience  providing support, education and lobbying to represent victims and survivors of sexual violence in Northern Ireland. If you are a victim or survivor of sexual abuse or sexual violence Nexus is here to help.

Nexus offers regular training workshops for counsellors and a wide range of other professionals such as health care workers, teachers, social workers, youth and community workers, students and volunteers in relation to the prevalence of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and sexual violence, its impact on survivors, how to manage disclosure and how to work safely with this vulnerable client group to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Nexus can provide bespoke training to your organisation or group based around your needs, in your location or ours. Contact [email protected] to find out more or visit our website at http://www.nexusni.org/?page_id=226 to view our training offering and upcoming events and workshops.

Nexus NI's Content

Volunteering

Volunteer Helpline Operator

Nexus NI

Voluntary
Belfast
Event
Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Sexual Violence Awareness

Nexus NI

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years’ of working directly with survivors of sexual violence, this workshop will explore the nature of rape and sexual violence, specifically relating to adult victims.
Dates:
27 March 2020
Belfast
Event
Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Handling Disclosure of Sexual Abuse

Nexus NI

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years’ of working directly with survivors of sexual violence, this workshop will explore the importance of appropriate handling of disclosure of sexual abuse, and the impact sexual violence has on survivors.
Dates:
16 March 2020
Belfast
Event
Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Keeping Children Safe Online: Staff and Volunteers

Nexus NI

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years’ of working directly with survivors of sexual violence online and offline, this interactive workshop will explore the risks associated with online activity, online predators, the grooming process, strategies for prevention and intervention, awareness of legislation and reporting responsibilities relating to online safeguarding, sources of support and further learning for participants.
Dates:
10 March 2020
Londonderry
Event
Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Keeping Children Safe Online: Staff and Volunteers

Nexus NI

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years’ of working directly with survivors of sexual violence online and offline, this interactive workshop will explore the risks associated with online activity, online predators, the grooming process, strategies for prevention and intervention, awareness of legislation and reporting responsibilities relating to online safeguarding, sources of support and further learning for participants.
Dates:
03 March 2020
Belfast
Event
Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Child Sexual Abuse Awareness

Nexus NI

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years’ of working directly with survivors of CSA and sexual violence, this workshop will explore the nature and scope of CSA in Northern Ireland, the impact CSA can have on survivors, the importance of our role in supporting a victim, signs and symptoms, short- and long-term trauma. It will also explore the psychology of child sexual abusers, to help participants better understand the need for preventative action as well as intervention.
Dates:
24 February 2020
Londonderry
Event
Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Child Protection Training for Staff and Volunteers

Nexus NI

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years of working directly with survivors of CSA and sexual violence, this workshop will cover how to keep children and young people safe in schools, youth settings and other organisations. It is suitable for those who have direct contact with children in a workplace or volunteering capacity (e.g. youth leaders, supervisors, teachers, community workers etc.).
Dates:
18 February 2020
Belfast
Event
Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

Child Sexual Abuse Awareness

Nexus NI

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years’ of working directly with survivors of CSA and sexual violence, this workshop will explore the nature and scope of CSA in Northern Ireland, the impact CSA can have on survivors, the importance of our role in supporting a victim, signs and symptoms, short- and long-term trauma. It will also explore the psychology of child sexual abusers, to help participants better understand the need for preventative action as well as intervention.
Dates:
12 February 2020
Belfast
Event
Seminar Training/Advice Workshop

FGM: Raising Awareness and Understanding

Nexus NI

Developed with expertise gained over more than 30 years’ of working directly with survivors of sexual violence, this training will explore the cultural factors that influence FGM practitioners and defenders, the prevalence of FGM globally and in Northern Ireland, myths and stereotypes around FGM, legislation, policy and safeguarding procedures relating to FGM, survivor stories and the impact of FGM on individuals, families and communities.
Dates:
07 February 2020
Belfast
Event
Conference

Nexus NI Conference

Nexus NI

Our 2020 Conference is all about HOPE.
Dates:
06 February 2020
Belfast

More Information

Type of Organisation

VCSE

Company Number

NI021120

NI Charity Number

NI102558

Team

  • Lynda Lindsay
  • Holly Perreault
  • helena bracken
  • Catherine Lynn