Preventing Online Child Sexual Abuse

Who is it aimed at?

All qualified Social Workers in Children's Services.

What are the objectives?

Social Workers will learn:

  • The different types of internet abuser and their characteristics
  • The apparent psychological similarities and differences between internet only and contact offenders
  • The different motivations for internet offending
  • Research on recidivism and "cross over"
  • Assumptions and biases in the assessment of internet offenders
  • Understanding and managing specific risks
  • A greater awareness of the range of possible responses when internet offending comes to light and how best to respond

How will it make a difference?

Social Workers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand and prevent online child sexual abuse.

Delivery method:

Online

Duration:

This course is delivered online in 2 half day sessions

Cost:

No Cost

How to apply:

Please apply through Thinqi Sirgar.

Please note - This course is only for CCC staff.

Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council cannot apply for this course.

If you need any assistance or have a query, please email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk