Organized by Social Care Skills (SAA Trusted Partner)
Children and young people who become involved with the criminal justice system are often experiencing circumstances that extend far beyond offending behaviour. Experiences of care, trauma, exploitation, discrimination, disrupted relationships and wider social circumstances can all influence pathways into offending and criminalisation.
Date & Time: 23rd October, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Live Online via Teams
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Course Content
The course explores the principles and practical components of effective quality assurance within The seminar will explore the different pathways through which young people may become involved in offending and the criminal justice system, recognising that offending behaviour rarely occurs in isolation. Participants will consider the influence of experiences of care, adversity, trauma, exploitation, discrimination, disrupted relationships and wider social circumstances, and how these factors can shape behaviour, decision-making and vulnerability.
Particular attention will be given to the experiences of care-experienced young people and the importance of understanding offending within the wider context of a young person’s life. The seminar will consider how professional and organisational responses can sometimes contribute to unnecessary criminalisation and how practitioners can respond to concerning behaviour while maintaining a focus on safeguarding, relationships and positive change.
Participants will explore trauma-informed, strengths-based and restorative approaches to working with young people affected by offending and criminal justice involvement. This will include considering how professionals can support accountability without defining a young person by their behaviour, recognise strengths and opportunities for change, and help young people develop more positive identities and aspirations.
The seminar will also introduce practical considerations around risk management, safeguarding and multi-agency working. Through examples, participants will consider proportionate responses to risk and the importance of effective communication and collaboration between social care, youth justice, police and other professionals involved in supporting the young person.
For more details about our offers and to explore other online seminars, visit Social Care Skills website: https://socialcareskills.co.uk/