Description
Child Sexual Exploitation: live training for Foster Carers and Social Workers.
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a type of sexual abuse. Children in exploitative situations and relationships receive gifts, money or affection as a result of performing sexual activities or others performing sexual activities on them. Some children and young people are trafficked into or within the UK for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Sexual exploitation can affect young men and women and can happen to young people in gangs.
This course will help carers understand and respond to the needs of children and young people placed with them who could be at risk of sexual exploitation.
Learning Objectives:
- Have a basic knowledge and understanding of child sexual exploitation
- Understand the nature of risks for particular children and young people
- Be aware of how children and young people are affected by sexual exploitation and understand behaviours they may present
- Understand the grooming process and links to technology
- To know where to go for support for young people and families
This course is for Foster Carers and Adopters as well as their Supervising Social Workers. It is also suitable for Residential Child Care Workers (RCCW) and residential team managers from mainstream, short-breaks and outreach services.
Format: This is a live training session through the platform "Zoom". It includes taught sections, small group work, work in pairs, and whole group discussions.
Hand-outs & Certificates: Downloadable course notes and certificates of attendance are provided.