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Harmful Practices

Duration

1 day

Course Overview



Central Training's Harmful Practices Awareness course aims to give an overview of Harmful Practices including female genital mutilation (FGM) and so-called honour based abuse. The trainer's aim is to raise awareness and improve the way in which professionals respond to Harmful Practices. A primary focus will be on identifying risk factors, early intervention and preventative strategies, implementing safeguarding measures, and effective multi-agency collaboration.

Learning Outcomes



This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:
  • Recognise the different forms of Harmful Practice
  • Explore the impact on victims
  • Identify practice issues and cultural sensitivity/community beliefs
  • Understand human rights and other legislation
  • Assess and manage risk to increase safety of victims
  • Know the resources and support services available
  • Identify triggers and risk indicators for the victim

  • Methods of Delivery



    Attendees are provided with course handouts for use on the day and for future reference. The trainer uses a variety of visual presentation, flipchart work, plenary discussion and subgroup work to ensure that all course objectives are met, while providing a safe, open forum for delegates to exchange views and practices.
    • Course Content
    • Audience
    • Training Considerations
    • Certification
    • Related Courses

    Course Content

    • Harmful Practices: definitions, legislation and human rights
    • The physical and psychological impact on victims
    • Practice issues and cultural sensitivity/community beliefs
    • Triggers and risk indicators for victims and front-line staff
    • Assessing and managing risk to increase safety of victims
    • Case Studies, resources and support

    Target Audience

    Training Considerations

    Certification

    Related Courses

     
    Harmful Practices
    Duration: 1 day

    Course overview:

    Central Training's Harmful Practices Awareness course aims to give an overview of Harmful Practices including female genital mutilation (FGM) and so-called honour based abuse. The trainer's aim is to raise awareness and improve the way in which professionals respond to Harmful Practices. A primary focus will be on identifying risk factors, early intervention and preventative strategies, implementing safeguarding measures, and effective multi-agency collaboration.

    Learning outcomes:

    This course aims to equip delegates with the skills to:
    · Recognise the different forms of Harmful Practice
    · Explore the impact on victims
    · Identify practice issues and cultural sensitivity/community beliefs
    · Understand human rights and other legislation
    · Assess and manage risk to increase safety of victims
    · Know the resources and support services available
    · Identify triggers and risk indicators for the victim



    Methods of delivery:

    Attendees are provided with course handouts for use on the day and for future reference. The trainer uses a variety of visual presentation, flipchart work, plenary discussion and subgroup work to ensure that all course objectives are met, while providing a safe, open forum for delegates to exchange views and practices.


    LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    · Harmful Practices: definitions, legislation and human rights
    · The physical and psychological impact on victims
    · Practice issues and cultural sensitivity/community beliefs
    · Triggers and risk indicators for victims and front-line staff
    · Assessing and managing risk to increase safety of victims
    · Case Studies, resources and support


    TARGET AUDIENCE
    Education, Social Care, Health, Police and Voluntary Sectors

    TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
    There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

    CERTIFICATION
    Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

    RELATED COURSES
    Radicalisation
    Child Sexual Exploitation
    Domestic Violence Awareness

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