Safeguarding Children and Young People

Level 3 Multi Agency Child Protection with a focus on Domestic Abuse

This highly specialised open course supports participants in developing a deeper understanding of impact of domestic abuse on children and families.

Open

9:30 – 15:30 – Via Zoom

£60 + VAT

Dates: 24th May 2023, 27th September 2023

Learning outcomes

Define Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Understand the impact of domestic abuse on the non-abusing parent, including how this can affect their capacity to care for their children.
Identify how domestic abuse can adversely impact on children’s safety, development and emotional well-being.
Know how to respond to any concerns around domestic violence and abuse.
Understand some of the additional risk factors associated with domestic abuse, including mental ill health, substance misuse / alcohol use.
Have an awareness of the roles and responsibilities of different agencies in providing services to parents and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Description

The course aims to raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence and abuse on children and families. By the end of the session, participants will feel more confident in their ability to recognise and respond to the needs of children living in households affected by domestic violence and abuse.

The course is aimed at staff who have previously attended Level 3 Multi-Agency Child Protection training, but no specialist knowledge is required.

This course is delivered by our expert facilitators who will bring their first hand experience and tailor the course to suit your learning needs.

Our course covers the following topics:

Introduce self and aims for today
Data and statistics
Society, Gender and Culture
Definition and Types of Abuse Living in households affected by domestic abuse
Parenting capacity
Legal Framework
Barriers to leaving and getting help
The impact on children and young people
Early Identification, Assessment and Support
Responding to concerns – recap of procedures.

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Dates Available

Dates:

24th May 2023
27th September 2023

This course includes:

Case studies
Safeguarding practice reviews
Group work
Resources

Benefits of the course:

Up-to-date and in line with the key legislation and guidance in the UK
Delivery from professional and expert facilitators in the field
Certificate of achievement

Course Reviews

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