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Multi- Agency Neglect Deep Dive 7/5/26: Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect

Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect

 Course Overview

Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect is a focused 2-hour online training course designed for professionals working with children, young people, and families. Delivered live via Microsoft Teams, the session explores how sexual abuse and neglect can co-exist, how to recognise indicators of harm, and how to respond effectively in line with statutory safeguarding guidance and local practice in Cornwall.

 Course Description 

Child sexual abuse and neglect are often interconnected, with neglect increasing children’s vulnerability to sexual harm, including exploitation. This interactive session supports professionals to recognise the signs, patterns, and contexts in which these forms of abuse occur, and to respond with confidence and clarity.

 The course explores how child sexual exploitation (CSE), as a form of child sexual abuse, can develop in the context of unmet needs, poor supervision and reduced protective factors. Participants will examine key indicators of sexual abuse and neglect, including behavioural, physical, and contextual signs, as well as the role of peer, online and community environments.

 The session also considers barriers to identification, including stigma, shame, disguised compliance, and professional uncertainty, supporting practitioners to apply professional curiosity and maintain a clear focus on the child’s lived experience.

 Grounded in statutory guidance and Cornwall’s safeguarding arrangements, the course reinforces the importance of timely intervention, effective multi-agency working, and confident, evidence-based decision-making to safeguard children.

Learning Objectives

 By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define child sexual abuse and neglect, including understanding child sexual exploitation (CSE) as a form of sexual abuse.
• Recognise how neglect can increase vulnerability to sexual abuse and exploitation.
• Identify key indicators of sexual abuse, exploitation, and neglect, including behavioural, physical, and contextual signs.
• Understand how abuse may occur across family, peer, online, and community contexts.
• Apply a child-centred approach, ensuring the child’s voice and lived experience remain central to assessment and decision-making.
• Recognise barriers to identification and respond with professional curiosity and appropriate challenge.
• Demonstrate effective multi-agency working and information sharing to safeguard children.
• Identify when concerns meet the threshold for safeguarding intervention and respond in line with local procedures.

Cancellation Charge

Please note that with effect from 1^st November we will be introducing a cancellation charge of £75. This will apply to cancellations that take place 48hours or less before the start of the course or if you book a place but do not attend. If you are unable to use your place you can move to an alternative date or arrange for someone else to attend in your place but please email us at OSCPtraining@cornwall.gov.uk

to let us know.

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