Supporting Learners Who Are at Risk of Sexual Violence or Harassment
November 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Overview
This one-hour awareness-raising webinar will provide delegates with a comprehensive overview of safeguarding learners at risk of or affected by sexual violence and harassment (child-on-child abuse). It will also emphasise creating a culture of openness to help professionals identify, respond to, report, and record incidents of sexual violence and harassment.
Objectives
This webinar will:
- Raise awareness of sexual violence and sexual harassment and discuss experiences of learners both online and offline;
- Explain the definitions of sexual harassment and sexual violence, including online sexual abuse and intimate image abuse;
- Support staff to recognise the early indicators of sexual violence and sexual harassment;
- Review the prevalence of what constitutes as harmful sexual behaviour and unsafe or exploitative relationships;
- Explain how to create a culture of safety, to support learners to share concerns;
- Help delegates to respond effectively to concerns;
- Explain how to implement a robust recording and referral mechanisms;
- Explore key considerations for developing an effective sexual harassment policy, including legal obligations, best practices, and strategies for fostering a robust safeguarding culture.
Who should attend
This webinar is designed to support all providers of post 16 education and training provision including:
- Members of the executive team;
- Senior management;
- HR Departments;
- Curriculum /Department leads;
- Safeguarding Leads;
- All other Teaching and training staff.
Facilitator
Carly Danes, Safeguarding Consultant, Education Child Protection LTD
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