TRAINING
We offer comprehensive training on child sexual abuse and related issues, for corporate and private sectors. Below is an outline of the courses we offer:
Course Outline Duration Suitable for
1. Dynamics of child abuse (protocol) Forms of abuse, indicators of abuse, resources, protocol in the process 2 days Social workers, mental health professionals
2. Diversion of young sex offenders To disrupt the cycle of abuse and prevent the development of potential adult offenders 3 days Social workers, mental health professionals, teachers
3. Sexuality and the cognitively impaired. Focus on the sexual rights of the cognitively impaired and their right to be protected.   2 days Social workers, people who work with children
4. Risk assessment Identification of strengths, hazards & dangers in the line of a child, this is applied in conjunction with the Child Care Act and identifies grounds for removal 2 days Social workers, mental health professionals
5. Prevention and Managing Abuse for Educators Identification, protocol to be observed, resources available, whom to refer to, when to refer and where to refer. 2 days Social workers, mental health professionals, legal professionals
6. Child abuse and new legislation Child Care Act 38 of 2008 and the Children's Amendment Bill 1 day Social workers mental health professionals, legal professionals
7. Court preparation for the child witness programme Provides children and parents with skills, emotional support and knowledge in preparation for their appearance in court. We currently have three branches, one in Protea Court in Soweto, the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court and another at the Krugersdorp Court 5 days Social workers, mental health professionals
8. Medical examinations of children Anatomy of the genitalia, discussion around language and terminology used by medical doctors.Preparation of medical forensic staff for court purposes 2 days Social workers, mental health professionals, doctors, nurses, medical community