Aims and Objectives

This is an advanced training course which can follow on from Basic Awareness. 

It is a one day Intermediate Level course suitable for a range of practitioners who may work or some into contact with vulnerable young people. The course aim is to enable participants to improve their knowledge and skills in working more effectively with children and young people who may be at risk of sexual exploitation.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training participants will:

  • Be able to identify factors that increase young people's vulnerability to sexual exploitation

  • Be able to identify potential indicators of sexual exploitation

  • Understand that sexual exploitation is child abuse

  • Know what procedures to follow in cases of sexual exploitation

  • Be aware of relevant legislation, including the Sexual Offences Act 2003

  • Be aware of local services and referral pathways for children and young people who are sexually exploited

  • Be aware of the role and responsibilities of the Doncaster Sexual Exploitation Forum.

Target Group

Practitioners who work directly or have regular contact with children and young people.

Training Availability

Dates for 2012 are as follow

19th April

17th May

14th June

17th July

11th September

14th November

In order to apply for the training, please complete the booking form and return to:

dscbtraining@doncaster.gov.uk

If your application is successful, you will receive your joining instructions and papers via e-mail prior to the training. If you are unsuccessful, please re-apply for an alternative date.

Non-attendance of any course without 48 hours notification will result in a charge of £50.