Recognising and Reporting Child Abuse Awareness Sessions

Purpose:

To equip, empower and inspire participants with knowledge and skills to enable them to recognise and report child abuse promptly and properly, with a view to enhancing the safety and wellbeing of children in their care.

 

Duration:

2 - 3 hours (custom-made to meet client needs)

 

Target audience:

Parents, carers, teachers, social workers, counsellors, support workers, child protection workers, community workers, childcare providers, youth workers and service club leaders (e.g. Guides and Scouts).

 

Participant numbers:

Up to 200 participants

 

Learning objectives:

On completion of this awareness session, participants will gain an understanding of:

  • Dynamics of child abuse
  • Recognising abuse
  • Handling disclosures
  • Reporting abuse
  • Child abuse prevention strategies
  • Resources and referrals.

 

Learning methods:

Lecture-style presentation with visual aids. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.

 

Testimonials:

‘One of the best sessions I have attended on this topic in the last 15 years’.

‘Fantastic enthusiasm and passion. We need more people who are dynamic about this topic presenting to parents, cadets and leaders within the community and our organisations.’

‘The training session has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of reporting child abuse and signs to look for.’

‘All information was relevant to my job in child care. Easy to understand. Most importantly I am able to take the information back to my staff for training.’

‘Facilitator’s background and knowledge was amazing. An excellent public speaker.’

‘All information was very relevant to my needs as a carer.’

‘Would recommend the course for other staff.’

‘Fantastic – really user-friendly workshop!’

‘Brilliant, can’t fault! Was straight to the point, no waffling.’

‘Kim expressed herself with professionalism, conveying the importance of being aware and procedures to follow.’

‘Great eye opener. Thank you.’

 

Further information:

Further information regarding this workshop can be accessed by visiting the Member Login section or by contacting us.

 

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