Statistics consistently report that boys are less likely to be sexually exploited, but is this really the case? This course takes a critical view of gender roles and stereotypes of boys and young men which lead professionals to miss children, delay protection, or assume that the boys are gang members rather than being sexually exploited.

This course will also explore the impact sexual abuse has on boys and young men and will discuss the evidence for techniques to support boys and young men after sexual exploitation.

The main learning objectives of the course are as follows:

• To understand the way gender roles are affecting the identification and response to exploitation
• To understand the specific impact on boys and young men 
• To be aware of the stereotypes and bias in male abuse victims 
• To know the techniques to support boys and young men affected by exploitation

This course meets the Training, Support, and Development Standards as outlined in The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011.

Should you have 5 or more learners requiring this training please consider the face to face option we offer.

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