The course will support practitioners (including foster carers) who work directly with children and young people and want to learn more about managing the needs of children and young people displaying or experiencing problematic or harmful sexual behaviour (HSB).
Are there any pre-requisites for attending this course?
Applicants must have previously completed Harmful Sexual Behaviour awareness training (Level 1).
How will this training be delivered?
This is a full-day, face-to-face course.
Where will this training be delivered?
This training is at the Pennypit Centre, Training Rooms 1&2, Double Dykes Rope Walk, Prestonpans, EH32 9BN.
What are the learning outcomes?
Upon completion of the course participants will have:
An understanding of the different assessment frameworks
An increased understanding of the variants within the context of problematic and harmful sexual behaviour
An awareness of intervention styles and models to support practitioners working with children or young people displaying problematic or harmful sexual behaviour
An understanding of psycho-sexual histories and sexual informants
An understanding of developmentally unexpected sexual interests
Who is facilitating the course?
David Russell is Service Development Lead & Manager, Thriving Survivors. He has extensive experience in providing assessments and interventions for vulnerable children, adolescents and adults within the field of sexual harm and violence. He is an Executive Committee member of NOTA (National Organisation for the Treatment of Abuse) Scotland, co-vice chair of the Community Justice Scotland Network, and an advisory board member of Thriving Survivors, a charity supporting victims of trauma.
How do I apply?
Speak to your line manager about whether this course is suitable for your role and level of experience. Ensure that you are available on the day, and that you have protected time to attend before enrolling. You can then apply by completing the enrolment form attached. The closing date for booking on this course is 7th April. Applicants will be notified shortly thereafter if they have been allocated a space on this course.
To book a place please complete the table attached linked and return by e-mail by no later than 7th April (in Word Format Only) to emppo@eastlothian.gov.uk