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