Introduction to refugees: asylum and resettlement

Available publicly and for commissioned dates

Overview: 

This course helps you understand the relevant language and processes involved in the UK asylum system. You will consider the ways you can use a trauma-informed approach through your role to empower people to live fully integrated lives. 

Who is this session for?

Practitioners who are working with people seeking asylum or refugees.

How is the session delivered?

Online via Zoom

Cost:

£93 per person or £70 for SRC members

Upcoming public dates:

Thursday 24th April 1-4.30pm

Wednesday 30th July 9.30-1pm

By the end of the course you will be able to: 

  • Understand definitions including asylum seeker, refugee and migrant
  • Understand the reasons people seek asylum
  • Recognise the different protection roots to the UK
  • Be familiar with the UK Asylum Process and Home Office asylum support
  • Be familiar with the rights and entitlements of asylum seekers and refugees
  • Understand of the barriers people
  • Consider ways you can use a trauma-informed approach to support people

Feedback from previous participants:

" It was really good, very informative session and I will look at the other training options via SRC" February 2025

"Both presenters were very knowledgeable and supportive during the training" June 2024