Merton Safeguarding Children course: Sexually Exploited Children and Young People

Places are still available on the following training course

Sexually Exploited Children & Young People

7 July 2010
9.30 – 16.30
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
SM4 5DX

Course Aims

• To detail key issues related to the safeguarding of children and young people from sexual exploitation
• To recognise abusive and co-ercive relationships
• To enhance skills development in relation to assessment and action planning
• To explore national and local policy, procedures and legislation in relation to relevant subject areas

Content

• What is the ‘sexual exploitation of children’?
• Vulnerability & risk indicators for the child
• Recognising the early indicators of child sexual exploitation and taking appropriate action
• Grooming and other perpetrator activities
• Child trafficking and child prostitution
• Sexually active young people inc young abusers
• Exploitation and abuse of children/young people through new technology, inc the internet
• Assessing, and working with, the needs of sexually exploited children/young people and their families
• Information sharing and confidentiality issues
• Key information—‘Safeguarding Children Who May Have been Trafficked’ (Home Office/DCSF 2007), Sexual Offences Act (2003) and information related to the ‘Merton Young Runaways and Sexual Exploitation Working Group’

Facilitator Sara Swann MBE
Sara Swann is considered a leading expert in the field of child sexual exploitation. She is widely published and has spoken at many National and International conferences and events.

Courses are run in Merton and are free to statutory and voluntary organisations in Merton or £75 to private organisations.

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