Research and practice show that it can take years for a child to get to the point where they feel able to tell someone about their experiences of sexual abuse. It’s vital that anyone who works with children knows how to recognise what is happening and understands how to help the child have that conversation.

This one-hour webinar aims to help give professionals the knowledge and confidence to act, using the Centre for Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA Centre) Communicating with Children Guide. This session is delivered by the CSA Centre and is designed to explain what may be going on for children when they are being sexually abused, what prevents them from talking about their abuse, and what professionals can do to help children speak about what is happening.

Who is this webinar for?

This course is for any professional whose role may involve contact with children, including those in social care, health (primary care, mental health, accident and emergency, midwifery, health visiting, sexual health), police, adoption services, fostering services, schools and any other relevant services.

Learning Outcomes

A good understanding of how the Communicating with Children Guide can support you in your work
Increased awareness and understanding of the barriers children face in telling
A greater understanding of the professional behaviours that can give children the confidence to speak out
Increased knowledge and confidence in how to respond when a child tells of their abuse

Communicating with Children about Child Sexual Abuse