Working with pre-pubescent children with inappropriate sexual behaviours
An introductory course for professionals and carers working with children and their families.
Our one-day workshop explores how to assess whether a child's sexual behaviour is age-expected and what further intervention may be required. It will be of interest to social workers, carers, therapists, teachers, health professionals, guardians and other practitioners.
This training course looks at the causes of inappropriate sexual behaviours and the criteria used to assess them. By the end of the day, it will help you identify:
- When a child's sexual behaviour is of concern
- When further advice, assessment or intervention is required
- How you can best help the child and their family
The course will assist professionals who need to undertake, or who contribute to, initial core assessments, Section 47 investigations and specialist assessments. It will also help those involved in constructing and implementing child protection and care plans. Carers and teachers responsible for such children will also benefit.
Course aims
With a background working with children with inappropriate sexual behaviours our facilitators will explore:
- How and why pre-pubescent children develop inappropriate sexual behaviours
- Some of the common facts and myths in such work
- Key issues in assessment, intervention and case management
- Key issues for therapeutic care, managing risk and meeting need
- Multi-agency tasks and responsibilities
- When specialist assessment or intervention is required
- Issues, dilemmas and advice about accessing appropriate services
Course trainer: Rob Tucker
Course dates: 30 Sep 2010 (Bristol), 11 Mar 2011 (Surrey)
Course cost: £155 including VAT and lunch
Download a brochure here and for further details or to reserve your place contact Nicola Wathen on 01527 591922.