Safeguarding Children and Young People

Toxic Trio

This highly specialised course supports participants in working with families where there are multiple complex needs including domestic abuse, parental mental illness and substance misuse

In-house

2 day

up to 22 people face to face

up to 15 people remotely

Learning outcomes

Develop an understanding of dependence on substances and the impact of substance misuse on parental functions.
Explore the possible impacts of substance misuse on child welfare and development within the Common Assessment Framework
Gain an understanding of how to support children and young people who are affected by parental substance misuse.
Understand the use of processes of inter-agency working and information sharing
The definition of ‘domestic violence’, myths and stereotypes.
The research on domestic violence.
The impact of domestic violence on women and children and strategies for working effectively with families where domestic violence is an issue.
The political, cultural and economic reasons why women stay in violent relationships.

Description

Our training aims to provide a practical skills-based day focussing on interventions to support practitioners who are working with families where there are complex multiple needs including domestic abuse, parental mental illness and substance misuse. The course will explore the complex ways these issues interact together, consider the implications for child protection practice and how this should be addressed by social work professionals.

The aim of this course is to support participants in developing a better understanding of the impact of the Toxic Trio by considering Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol, Domestic Abuse, cognitive in terms of the ‘family development’. Looking at the impact on the family, family’s strengths, difficulties and building resilience. This course will ensure participants build a comprehensive understanding of the link between parental mental health and child protection.

Our course covers the following topics:

An overview on The Toxic Trio
Indicators of abuse
Definition of Domestic Abuse
Myths and stereotypes
The Impact on children
Impact on women
Working with parental substance missus and young people
Impact on children when parents misuse substances
What parents can do to reduce risk
Parental mental health
Stigma parents suffer
Signs and symptoms of Mental Health problems
What are the protective factors
What is the impact on children of Parents with Mental Health Issues
Assessments

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This course includes:

Case studies
Safeguarding practice reviews
Group work
Resources
Group quiz
Findings and statistics

Benefits of the course:

Up-to-date and in line with the key legislation and guidance in the UK.
No prerequisites needed to join this course.
Delivery from professional and expert facilitators in the field.

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