A framework for understanding, supporting and managing young people in foster care who have sexually harmed

A framework for understanding, supporting and managing children and young people in foster who have displayed inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviour

Level: Foundation

Duration: 2 days

Max number of participants: 24
For training where G-map is the venue the maximum number of participants is 12; for other venues arranged by the purchaser, we can accommodate up to 25 participants.

Suitable for:

Foster care managers, foster carers, social workers and other professionals involved in foster care provision.

Objectives:

A foundation level course designed to provide foster carers and their professional support network with knowledge and understanding about children and young people who have displayed inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviour and how foster care can usefully respond. Course includes:

The impact of attachment and trauma on child development and how it relates to children and young people who have displayed inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviour.
Understanding child / adolescent sexual development
Identifying how the specific role of foster care can support the application of the Good Lives model
An introduction to risk management

G-map specialises in assessment, therapeutic services, training, and consultancy to support children and young people who have displayed inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviours. Our evidence-based approach helps reduce risk, build resilience, and foster safer communities.

Preventing Abuse – Promoting Change

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