Child Sexual Abuse, Harmful Sexual Behaviour & Problematic Sexual Behaviour Training

Child sexual abuse is just as common as other forms of abuse, with an estimated 500,000 children sexually abused every year. Children are disproportionately likely to be victims of sexual offences, they are the victims in 40% of all sexual offences yet make up just 20% of the population (Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse). However, only a small minority of sexually abused children come to professionals attention at the time of the abuse occurring.

A key priority for the Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership (PSCP) is to change this and break the taboo on sexual abuse and reduce the stigma surrounding it. We want to prevent sexual abuse happening aswell as reduce the gap between the number of children who experience sexual abuse and the much smaller number currently identified and supported by professionals.

To support our Plymouth workforce we have three focused training courses covering the topic of child sexual abuse, harmful sexual behaviour and problematic sexual behaviour. Please click on the buttons below to find out more including dates and how to book your space.

Also below are buttons that will take you the the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse, and their learning offer, including some free events, they  as well as a link to our Plymouth Safeguarding Children Partnership Child Sexual Abuse Practitioner Guidance & Toolkit. Here you’ll find a range of information and tools to support your skills and knowledge in preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.