Working with children who display harmful sexual behaviour (12 years and under)

This training has been developed for safeguarding professionals and those who work directly with children who display harmful sexual behaviour (HSB). This training is specifically related to pre-adolescent children.

Home Courses Working with children who display harmful sexual behaviour (12 years and under)

Available dates

3-4 Dec 2024

Location

Online

Cost

£190.00 +VAT / Person

Trainer(s)

Collette Kalsi

How will it help?

Supporting families where a child has displayed sexual behaviour can bring about many challenges and anxieties for professionals.

This training supports attendees to develop confidence in identifying HSB displayed by children and understanding the possible causes and functions of sexual behaviours. We consider the wider context of the child, including the impact of adverse childhood experiences and trauma and how this can impact behaviour. We will explore how to support the child and their family

Course content and learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will have learnt about:

key messages from research
sexual development in childhood
understanding and identifying harmful sexual behaviour in children
understanding technology assisted HSB and the risks presented online
examining the role of trauma, attachment and shame within HSB
managing and responding to HSB, including safety planning
working collaboratively with families and the network around the child

Learning Outcomes

greater confidence in recognising HSB in pre-adolescent children and common factors which may contribute to HSB
understanding the scale of the problem in line with the current research base
greater awareness of the issues related to the stigmatization of children who have displayed HSB and the importance of language
an improved understanding of the needs of children who display HSB and appropriate professional responses
increased understanding of denial and its function for children and families
improved confidence in safety planning
understanding best practice in interventions for children displaying HSB
confidence in working collaboratively with the network around the child

Connect with us

Our Stop It Now helpline, self help and programmes are there to help anyone concerned about child sexual abuse. Shore is for teenagers worried about sexual behaviour.

Our helpline 0808 1000 900

2 Birch House, Harris Business Park, Hanbury Road
Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, B60 4DJ

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