Understanding Sexual Abuse - Coastal West Sussex MIND

What is the event?

Working with children and young people who are victims of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) or Exploitation (CSE) Eligibility This is a full day course for people working with children and young people in West Sussex.

This course is being delivered through a partnership between Coastal West Sussex Mind, Life Centre, West Sussex County Council and West Sussex CCGs.

About the course This one-day training course is aimed at CYP practitioners and managers, to assist them to engage effectively with children and young people known to be victims of sexual abuse or exploitation.

What will I learn? By the end of the course you will:

Understand the definitions of child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation Have a deeper understanding of the prevalence of sexual violence and its effects on CYP Recognise some of the features of trauma Be able to support CYP with increased confidence when dealing with disclosure Have increased knowledge of what CYP might need from workers in a supportive role Getting to the Venue The nearest train station is Chichester rail station which is a 10 minute walk to New Park Centre. There is some free on-site car parking which is on a first come first served basis and not able to be reserved. There are also four disabled car parking spaces in site. Next to New Park is a large public car park with pay and display.

Timings and breaks The course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

It is essential that you arrive on time and complete the course. If this is not possible please inform us by email before proceeding to book at [email protected]

Refreshments Tea and coffee with also be provided in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks. We will try to provide a caffeine free option but this cannot be guaranteed.

Registration fee Your £15 registration fee is non-refundable.

Cancellations Please notify us ASAP if you are unable to attend this course.

This course is heavily subsidised as it is a funded programme. Our aim is to ensure all available places are taken up.

Please inform us if you are unable to take up your space as we can offer this to someone on our waiting list.

In-House Courses In House courses are a cost-effective way of training a whole team in your own venue, on a date that works for you. Please contact us to discuss your exact training needs on:

01903 277010

We hope you enjoy the course!

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