Training / Event Details
PDSCP - Working with Children and Adolescents who display Harmful Sexual Behaviour
Please note, this training is face to face.
Outline
Working effectively with children who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviour, sexual discussions or acts that are inappropriate for their age or stage of development can be challenging, complex and emotional. This course aims to help professionals respond to and manage this behaviour, and to provide effective support to both the child(ren) and their parent(s) or carer(s). It will focus on effective assessment and intervention.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NON-ATTENDANCE AND CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 28 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATE WILL INCUR THE FULL COURSE FEE. Please read our cancellation policy for further information and before making any bookings www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NON-ATTENDANCE AND CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED LESS THAN 28 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATE WILL INCUR THE FULL COURSE FEE. Please read our cancellation policy for further information and before making any bookings www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
Description
This course addresses what constitutes harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) as displayed by children/young people. It will address both sexual as well as non-sexual pathways into developing HSB, to understand why some children and young people develop HSB.
The course will address the different needs of the different family members, this will address whether the child/young person has abused either within the family home or in the community.
The course will also explore the services and resources that are available, including the AIM model of assessment and intervention guidance.
The course will address the different needs of the different family members, this will address whether the child/young person has abused either within the family home or in the community.
The course will also explore the services and resources that are available, including the AIM model of assessment and intervention guidance.
Outcomes
By the end of the course participants will have:
- An improved ability to identify whether sexual behaviour is developmentally appropriate, problematic or harmful.
- A greater understanding of the prevalence of harmful sexual behaviour.
- A better understanding of the possible pathways to harmful sexual behaviour.
- Greater confidence in identifying and responding to concerns of harmful sexual behaviour.
- Greater confidence in developing robust and effective safety plans to manage harmful sexual behaviour.
- Greater confidence in supporting non-abusing family members to respond to, and effectively manage, harmful sexual behaviour.
Booking Information
Please book via your Nexus account. Confirmation will come from Nexus once your booking has been authorised by your CPD Leader or L&D Department. Course documents will be available from your Nexus account once your booking is authorised and checked out.
Please note that lunch is not provided on this training. Please check venue information for details on food and drink availability.
Tea & coffee will be provided during morning and/or afternoon breaks.
IMPORTANT! Please read our cancellation policy before making any bookings www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
By booking on this training, you will also be confirming your consent to the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership sharing your email address with the commissioned trainer for the purpose of this training only.
The course will be invoiced within six weeks from the date of the course.
Please contact the training team at pan-dorsetscptraining@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with any special learning requirements for the day.
Please note that lunch is not provided on this training. Please check venue information for details on food and drink availability.
Tea & coffee will be provided during morning and/or afternoon breaks.
IMPORTANT! Please read our cancellation policy before making any bookings www.dorsetnexus.org.uk/Services/2878
By booking on this training, you will also be confirming your consent to the Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership sharing your email address with the commissioned trainer for the purpose of this training only.
The course will be invoiced within six weeks from the date of the course.
Please contact the training team at pan-dorsetscptraining@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk with any special learning requirements for the day.
Audience
Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Police and any multidisciplinary workers that may work with child sexual abuse. PLEASE NOTE: this training is not suitable for trainee social workers.
Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership
Contact Provider
Date and Time
25 Mar 2024 09:30 - 16:30
Venue
Cobham Sports and Social Club (CSSC-RM3 / Conference Room) , Cobham Sports and Social Club, Merley Park Road, Ashington, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA
Trainer
Jacinta Guilhermino
