This episode discusses why sibling sexual abuse can be so challenging for social workers, how to work with the whole family and the shame, blame and denial of parents, as well as the fact that both the child who has been harmed and the child who has harmed are children, and use this opportunity to make a real positive difference to their lives and longer term outcomes.
This guide looks at the purpose of the original study of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how ACEs can be used in practice.
Explores the overlap in presentation between ADHD and children who have experienced trauma to help social workers be alert for misdiagnosis and support all children
Hub page gathers practice guidance, learning tools and legal information on different aspects of safeguarding and working with adolescents, and models and approaches social workers can use.
Reminder information for social workers of the potential risk factors and common signs and indicators of child sexual abuse
How neglect can affect children of different ages, the potential association between neglect and sexual abuse and harm, and assessing the risk and protective factors for reunification with parents, when neglected children have been taken into care.
How loneliness affects the wellbeing of children, young people and families, and what social workers can do to support lonely and isolated individuals.