RSCP An Introduction to Intra-familial Child Sexual Abuse – taking a multi-agency approach September 2026

This one-day course, delivered by experts, will support professionals to identify and respond to cases of intra-familial child sexual abuse.

This one-day introductory course is designed for professionals who work in collaboration with other agencies, to provide an overview of the key issues to support them in identifying and responding to cases of intra-familial child sexual abuse. It will be delivered by two experts with experience across a multi-agency safeguarding partnership and is CPD-certified as conforming to continuing professional development standards and benchmarks.

What you can expect to learn:

A better understanding of:

  • the scale and nature of child sexual abuse
  • how the impact of child sexual abuse presents in children and young people
  • how children communicate their experiences of sexual abuse and the professional role in helping them do this
  • how and why sexual abuse happens in families.
  • Greater confidence in identifying and responding to concerns of intra-familial child sexual abuse.
  • Improved ability to identify the potential signs and indicators of sexual abuse and sexually abusive behaviour.

Competency Framework Level

Level 3

Who is this course for?

Any staff working with children and young people

Trainers

Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse

How to book

Please book via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rscp-an-introduction-to-intra-familial-child-sexual-abuse-training-tickets

Date: 25th September 2026.

Location: Rockingham Professional Development Centre Roughwood Road
Rotherham
S61 4HY

Cost: Free

Time: 09:30 - 16:30