Understanding the Difference Between Online Sexual Abuse & Sexual Exploration

In today’s digital world, young people’s emotional and sexual development is deeply intertwined with online experiences. This one-day course helps professionals understand the blurred lines between healthy sexual exploration and online sexual abuse, and how to support children navigating this complex space. Course aims: - How online grooming differs from offline abuse - Techniques used by online abusers and how to spot them - Youth-produced vs. adult-produced sexual imagery - The impact of online disinhibition and teenage brain development - Legal risks for young people online - How to help children identify real vs. fake relationships Who Should Attend: Professionals working with children and young people such as Family Support Workers, Youth Workers, Social Workers, Foster Carers, and Teachers