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- Issues to Consider when Caring for Children & Young People who have Experienced Sexual Abuse in a Family Context
Issues to Consider when Caring for Children & Young People who have Experienced Sexual Abuse in a Family Context
This webinar is for caregivers looking after young people who have experienced child sexual abuse or who have lived in families where sexual abuse by an adult has occurred
Delivered by: Rob Tucker
What you’ll learn
- An understanding of child sexual abuse dynamics in family contexts (how it happens) and the impact on children, siblings, the non-offending parent / carer and other relatives
- To provide an overview as to the impact of sexual abuse upon children and how this may affect their behaviour and development
- To highlight some of the facts and myths around this areas
- To help participants understand the confused and conflicting feelings children feel about family members
- To identify the key care and therapeutic needs of such children
- To provide an opportunity for carers and workers to discuss their concerns, worries and questions
Course content
- What do we know about child sexual abuse in family environments?
- How sexual abuse happens?
- What is the effect on children and young people?
- Coping with trauma memories
- What helps children recover?
- Trauma informed care
- Facts and myths
- Taking care of yourself
Description
This webinar is for caregivers looking after young people who have experienced child sexual abuse or who have lived in families where sexual abuse by an adult has occurred. It aims to identify key facts and myths, provide an understanding of sex offending dynamics and how this may affect children and young people’s behaviour and development, and will provide practical strategies to help children recover.
Please note
This webinar focuses on sexual abuse that took place by an adult family member or someone who regularly visits the family. It does not focus on sexual behaviour between siblings who are children.
Course Dates and Times
12th January 2026 9:30am-4:30pm (GMT)
13th January 2026 9:30am-4:30pm (GMT)
Requirements
- Computer, tablet or smartphone to view live tuition via Zoom
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