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Foundation Course in Safeguarding Investigations
This five-day intensive - in person - training course equips professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors with the skills to conduct thorough, survivor-centred investigations into Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH).
Covering all phases of an investigation—from planning and risk assessment to interviewing and report writing—the course blends theory with practical exercises and real-world case studies. Participants will learn to uphold ethical and legal standards, manage complex risks, and understand the benefits of incorporating digital investigation techniques into case management plans. All approaches prioritise the dignity and safety of survivors throughout the investigative process.
Ideal for safeguarding officers, investigators, HR, and compliance professionals, this course offers the tools to drive accountability, foster organisational learning, and support survivor recovery. Training is delivered in person, by a multidisciplinary team of safeguarding specialists with extensive experience in domestic, international, and humanitarian contexts.
Participants should be aware that the course content may involve accounts of sexual abuse and explicit language. Refreshments and lunch are provided on training days, participants are responsible for their own accommodation and travel costs.
This training is consistent with global best practice, drawing on sector guidance including the CHS Alliance/Humentum Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) Investigation Guide.
Certification is provided to successful participants.
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If you are unwaged, studying, or under supported by your organisation, we may be able to support your attendance at our events. You can find out more here
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our Safeguarding Investigations training team
Lorna Valle Umali
Lorna Valle Umali
Lorna Valle Umali
Lorna is a humanitarian and Human Resource professional with extensive experience in the international aid sector.
Lorna was assigned to lead the review for the Philippine roll-out of “To Serve With Pride”, one of the first initiatives towards the prevention of exploitation and abuse in the humanitarian sector, for the Philippine Red Cro
Lorna is a humanitarian and Human Resource professional with extensive experience in the international aid sector.
Lorna was assigned to lead the review for the Philippine roll-out of “To Serve With Pride”, one of the first initiatives towards the prevention of exploitation and abuse in the humanitarian sector, for the Philippine Red Cross.
As the Director of Human Resources for Save the Children, Lorna was lead for Safeguarding and the conduct of investigations and case management.
Lorna has worked with a INGO in Afghanistan to structure safeguarding investigation practices and conduct investigation training, particularly in employee relations, harassment, and bullying.
Lorna has a degree in Psychology and graduate studies in Organisational Psychology.
Latha Caleb
Lorna Valle Umali
Lorna Valle Umali
Latha Caleb has been in the development and humanitarian field since 1986.
Latha has a social science background and was trained by the CHS Alliance as an investigator and as a trainer of investigators. Latha has experience of developing and conducting safeguarding investigations training, having trained more than 150 investigators.
Latha
Latha Caleb has been in the development and humanitarian field since 1986.
Latha has a social science background and was trained by the CHS Alliance as an investigator and as a trainer of investigators. Latha has experience of developing and conducting safeguarding investigations training, having trained more than 150 investigators.
Latha has conducted investigations in Asia and Africa and managed over 500 cases; acting as lead investigator for more than 50 incidents.
Latha has held senior positions in various international non-governmental organisations including that of Country Director, Humanitarian Team Leader, Gender Adviser, and travelled to more than 40 countries and undertaken investigations in highly insecure environments such as Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
Steve Reeves
Lorna Valle Umali
Gary Trundell
Steve is an internationally recognised speaker and specialist in combatting sexual exploitation and abuse in organisational settings.
Steve sits on various advisory boards, including the FCDO’s Independent Reference Group, and is a Strategic Advisor to both the British Transport Police and INTERPOL’s operation to tackle exploitation and ab
Steve is an internationally recognised speaker and specialist in combatting sexual exploitation and abuse in organisational settings.
Steve sits on various advisory boards, including the FCDO’s Independent Reference Group, and is a Strategic Advisor to both the British Transport Police and INTERPOL’s operation to tackle exploitation and abuse in the aid and development sector.
Steve was previously the Safeguarding Director of Save the Children, responsible for the organisation's safeguarding arrangements, acting as principal advisor to the Trustees.
Steve has a first degree in International Politics and a master’s degree in criminology, coupled with extensive professional training and experience in the field of safeguarding and the prevention of child sexual abuse.
Gary Trundell
Lorna Valle Umali
Gary Trundell
Gary has more than two decades of experience in the third sector.
Gary was previously the Head of Safeguarding Operations at Save the Children, managing safeguarding investigations conducted by a globally deployable team, and ensuring corporate safeguarding compliance.
Gary has attended investigations training, including with CHS, and has
Gary has more than two decades of experience in the third sector.
Gary was previously the Head of Safeguarding Operations at Save the Children, managing safeguarding investigations conducted by a globally deployable team, and ensuring corporate safeguarding compliance.
Gary has attended investigations training, including with CHS, and has investigated allegations of abuse in multiple jurisdictions.
Gary was the Director of Safe Scouting at Scouts Canada, leading on safeguarding for the country’s largest co-educational youth organisation.
Gary worked with the National Crime Agency to develop training for law enforcement officers to tackle transnational sex offending and is a member of INTERPOL’s Specialist Working Group on Crimes Against Children.
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