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Working with child sexual abuse in the family environment - Learning and Development courses

Course Title Working with child sexual abuse in the family environment
Course Information

This course aims to -

  • give professionals the confidence and tools to work with families were there are concerns around sexual abuse
  • consider what is involved when working with families in this area
  • gain an opportunity to look at different assessment tools to aid understanding regarding harm, danger, strengths, and safety
  • provide an understanding of what sexual abuse is, signs symptoms, and short and long term impact on victims
  • provide information and experiences of families who have been affected by sexual abuse
  • provide information on strategies, tactics used by offenders, both contact and online
  • gain an understanding of why victims do not tell, or retract statements
  • consider role of denial
  • familiarise self with safety plans
Course length 2 days
Target group

All staff who work with children and families

Dates
  • Friday 8 November and Wednesday 13 November 2024 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Monday 17 to Tuesday 18 March 2025 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue Brunswick House
Strand Close
Hull
HU2 9DB
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How to apply

Hull City Council Staff

Log on to OLM (Oracle Learning Management System) to enrol.

External to Hull City Council

Complete the online application form (opens in a new window).