Assessing risk and working with adults who present a risk of sexual harm to children

to 4:30pm
About this event

A one-day course underpinned by research & knowledge, providing practical tools for social work assessment. Encouraging an enhanced level of self of self-awareness of the ethical dilemmas social workers face working with this client group.

Learning outcomes:-

To receive up to date empirical knowledge about sexual harm against children

To begin to use the risk & desistance hexagon as a tool for assessment

To increase self-awareness in relation to this complex area of practice

Trainer Bio:-

Diane Wills has been a specialist in this field for about 23 years. Diane started her professional journey as a Probation Officer, specialising in public protection and working with sexual harm including a strategic role in the Home Office. Diane is also an Independent Social Worker and a Lead Consultant for Forensic Risk with Willis Palmer. Diane is a Forensic Psychotherapist and is regularly commissioned by the MoJ to work therapeutically with men within the prison estate who have been convicted of serious sexual offences and to supervise Forensic Psychologists around the country. Diane is a co-author of ‘A Practical Guide to Working with Sex Offenders’ and was a Trustee of Circles South West for approximately 9 years.

Delivered via Zoom.

Corporate multi booking rates available - contact ProfDE@basw.co.uk for details