The ACMD report ‘Hidden Harm’ was published in 2003 and more than 10 years on its significance is still paramount in the support offered to children and young people. This course will explore what recommendations were made and the more recent research and best practice guidance related to this area of work.

Voluntary Sector WORKERS – £125.00
Statutory Sector WORKERS – £135.00

This includes facilitation, toolkit resource pack, refreshments and a buffet lunch.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

– Examine the research and best practice guidelines related to this area of work
– Gain a greater understanding of the importance and role of protective factors, resilience and self-esteem building in breaking the cycle of family substance misuse
– Discuss what type of skills and therapeutic approaches might best apply to this type of work
– Relate child development to the style and type of work that is delivered
– Discuss and practice using a range of direct work tools to take back into practice
– Action plan for future work

Trainer: Suzi Moore has 12 years of working with marginalised people in a variety of sectors, largely around issues related to sexual abuse, relationships, substance misuse, violence and social marginalisation. Suzi has over 8 years of writing and delivering training packages to professionals who work with communities to bring about a change of attitudes and improve working practice. She specialises in raising awareness of issues and improving outcomes for marginalised/hidden groups; sexually exploited children, families of prisoners, women in the sex industry and people who misuse substances.

All of the Newlink Wales courses are designed within National Occupational standards.
For further information or to book onto the course, please call (029) 2052 9002 or email info@newlinkwales.org.uk or visit www.newlinkwales.org.uk