KBSP Child Sexual Abuse Safeguarding Training

Suitable for working groups: B, C and D

NHS Level: 3

Course length: 09:30-13:00 (Half day)

Cost: Non-funded places £50.00 | Colleagues from core statutory partner organisations of the KBSP receive some funded places

Course Description

Aims:

• To be able to recognise when a child or young person may be at risk of /is experiencing child sexual abuse
• To know the actions to take to safeguard and support the child or young person

Objectives:

To understand what child sexual abuse (CSA) is

• To know the characteristics of perpetrators of CSA
• To understand the prevalence of CSA in Bristol
• To begin to understand the child’s perspective as a survivor of CSA
• To be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of CSA, harmful sexual behaviour and child sexual exploitation and use the professional tools available to support this
• To understand the referral pathway and how to use it when concerns about CSA have been identified
• To know what local services are available to support survivors of CSA
• To think about how to approach conversations with children and young people about CSA

Note: This course also includes content on CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB)