Aim:
To explore issues and professional dilemmas around the needs and safety of older children (children and young people aged 12+ years). The importance of participation will be stressed as well as practice issues when identifying risk situations and understanding the rights of older children.
Objectives:
- To assess, share and manage risk of harm to older children – to include new social issues i.e., forced marriage, sexually active young people, impact of domestic violence, sexual exploitation and the internet
- To understand the importance of older children’s participation
- To understand how workers own moral code and personal experiences impact on practice
- To address issues of confidentiality
Date:
19.10.11 Harrogate
Course Facilitator:
Sara Swann
Start: 9.30 am
Finish: 4.00 pm
This course will be restricted to a maximum of 24 participants
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