Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a real threat. Children are vulnerable members of society and rely on those around them for protection. This safeguarding course equips you with the skills required to prevent child sexual abuse. We explain how to identify signs, effects and forms of sexual abuse. We show you how to offer support and protection to abused children. Sign up to learn how to respond to disclosures of abuse with sensitivity and urgency.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 192104 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 5-6 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Recognise grooming behaviours employed by perpetrators of child sexual abuse • Explain personal boundaries, consent, appropriate touch and safety to children • Apply compassionate and effective responses when a child discloses sexual abuse • Indicate the need to raise awareness through educational initiatives and campaigns to improve prevention efforts • Discuss the importance of community and stakeholder involvement in addressing and preventing child sexual abuse • Explain the definitions, dynamics and impacts of child sexual abuse (CSA) • Identify signs and ‘red flags’ that may indicate potential or ongoing child sexual abuse • Assess your ability to trust your instincts and respond effectively when you suspect abuse • Create safe environments and implement measures to prevent child sexual abuse in various settings • Identify the relevant legal obligations and procedures for reporting child sexual abuse |
| Course Code | 920 |

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