1 day Accredited CAPVA Training - Newcastle

About this Training - Face to face in Newcastle

Child-to-Parent Aggression and/or Harm (CPA) is increasing in visibility across the UK, yet many practitioners feel unsure how to identify it early, what language to use, or how to respond confidently. This training provides clear, research-informed, practical guidance to support front-line and early intervention work.

Delivered by Capa First Response CIC, a UK specialist organisation working with thousands of families nationwide, this session offers a blend of evidence, real-world insight, and ready-to-use tools.

You will learn:

• What CPA is – and isn’t
• Drivers behind harmful behaviour: neurodevelopmental, trauma, attachment, and contextual factors
• Why families often feel blamed, fearful and stuck
• How to use early intervention to reduce risk and avoid crisis escalation
• The importance of language without blame or judgement
• Tools for de-escalation, co-regulation and creating psychological safety
• What effective multi-agency responses look like

Who is this training for?

Professionals in:

• Family Hubs
• Early Help & Social Care
• Education & SEN teams
• Youth Justice & Youth Services
• NHS (CAMHS, MHST, neurodevelopmental teams)
• Voluntary sector
• Commissioning and strategic roles
• Therapeutic workers
• Education & schools DSL and Pastoral staff

What to expect

• 1-day, in-person, interactive session
• Real examples from frontline practice
• Practical frameworks and tools to use the same day
• Q&A with senior Capa practitioners
• Resources and online materials to help embed the trainingAbout Capa First Response CIC

Capa is a specialist organisation supporting families experiencing child-to-parent aggression and/or harm. Founded by Jane Griffiths, we work with families nationally, train professionals, influence policy, and collaborate with academic partners to improve the evidence base and increase understanding and awareness of this issue