Child Sexual Abuse

Background:

To enhance knowledge of sexual abuse; how to recognize signs and the impact on children and young people. How to support a child who has been sexually abused and what to do when a child has made a disclosure.

Training Level:  2

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will :

• Know how to recognise the signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse
• Understand the nature and impact of sexual abuse on children’s health and wellbeing during childhood and beyond
• Be aware of developmental perspectives and the communication methods children may use and understand the barriers and reasons why children may not disclose sexual abuse
• Be confident to report and refer cases of alleged and/or suspected child sexual abuse in accordance with the London Child Protection Procedures
• Be familiar with the child protection investigation process and their role in this
• Gain strategies for working with children and their carers in cases that have been stepped down on completing of a child protection investigation
• Consider the role of meaningful relationships in increasing a child’s strengths and resilience
• Have information on local services and resources that can support children and their families

Training materials:

All training hand outs and PowerPoint presentation and relevant material used will be provided electronically