Understanding and preventing child sexual exploitation workshop

This training enables professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater understanding of child sexual exploitation (CSE).

It explores the sophisticated models of recruitment (‘grooming’) used to sexually exploit young people as well as teaching skills in assessment and intervention with the aim of protecting young people and preventing child sexual exploitation within communities.

Day 1 – Understanding and preventing child sexual exploitation

This workshop looks at the current body of research in both an Australian and overseas context and covers the following key elements:

• Definitions and exploration of processes of control used in CSE.
• Common risk indicators found to be present in cases of CSE.
• Examining stereotypes and the use of language when responding to CSE.
• The impact of sexual exploitation and the needs of young people when considering intervention.
• How to risk assess specific cases to enable an informed approach to intervention.

Day 2 – Practical challenges of child sexual exploitation

This workshop aims to support professionals and agencies involved with children and young people to gain a greater depth in knowledge and understanding of CSE and will cover the following key elements:

• Discuss challenges and barriers to engaging with young people resistant to change.
• Understand how to better support young people with additional needs.
• Develop an understanding of the potential for victims to become perpetrators, and potential ways to work with them.
• Suggestions and tips for dealing with disclosures of CSE.
• Potential resources and techniques for problem solving.

Training resources and catering are included. Free parking is available at the venue or on-street parking.

Download the workshop flyer.