Adolescent Relationship Abuse Workshop

This in-person training is aimed at front line practitioners working with families or individuals impacted by teenage relationship abuse.

This in-person workshop is aimed at front line practitioners who are working with families and individuals impacted by adolescent (11-19 years) relationship abuse. It provides an overview of teenage intimate relationship dynamics including the use of online spaces, tech abuse, sexual abuse, physical violence and controlling behaviour, and explores the impact on children and young people. The session also includes an overview of referral and safeguarding pathways within Southampton.

Learning Outcomes:

- Discuss the impact on child victims of adult domestic abuse with reference to the Domestic Abuse Act 2021

- Explore the dynamics of adolescent relationship abuse as compared with adult domestic abuse

- Consider barriers to the identification of adolescent relationship abuse

- Explore assessment of risk with reference to Risk Outside The Home (ROTH) procedures and support

- Develop an understanding of appropriate interventions and prevention

- Review referral and safeguarding pathways for children and young people in Southampton

Training will take place in-person in Southampton's Civic Centre. Exact venue and relevant information will be sent to registered emails prior to the training date.