WEBINAR: Child Exploitation

THIS COURSE IS OFFERED VIA A LIVE TRAINER LED WEBINAR via the virtual platform Zoom. Delegates must have access to a laptop or a computer as this session is not accessible via a mobile phone or ipad.

Course Joining instructions

The course is offered via the virtual platform Zoom allowing delegates to carry out group work, open discussion and the sharing of videos and case studies. You will have regular breaks to ensure screen time is reduced. Participant numbers will be capped at 16 to ensure an effective and interactive learning environment.

The requirements for joining these sessions are to ensure you have the following: 

• A Computer/Laptop with speakers, microphone and camera
• A quiet area that you can be whilst undertaking the training or headphones to avoid background disruption

Time of training: 9:30 till 15:30 – You will need to join the virtual room at 9:00 to test your IT is working which is really important.

Webinar Aim:

Increased awareness of the issues surrounding different types of child exploitation

Objectives:

• Describe the grooming process and tactics used by a perpetrator.
• Explore the impact culture, media and technology has invulnerability to exploitation
• Describe the challenges of working effectively with a child
• How to apply and effectively use the screening tool
• State how the legal framework may support you
• State who you could contact in a variety of situations

Who should attend?

Practitioners from any agency, including volunteers and foster carers, who having completed the eLearning course, would like to gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues involved for both exploited children and the adults involved in their support.