AIMS
To be able to recognise harmful sexual behaviour, and provide care and support to people displaying inappropriate sexual behaviour
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Know relevant legislation
- Understand what sexual behaviours are
- Know when sexual behaviours become harmful
- Recognise the signs of sexual abuse
- Know ways to prevent sexual abuse
- Understand what disclosure is
- Know how to report abuse
- Recognise ways to manage behaviour of concern
- Know some distraction techniques
- Be able to respond appropriately to the needs of residents
- Know ways to support families and communities
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Legislation
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act
- Mental Capacity Act
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Equality Act
Behaviour of Concern
- Why Residents Engage in Sexual Behaviour
- Staff Response to Sexual Behaviours
- Mental Capacity
- Consenting Adults
- Managing Stress
Sexual Behaviour
- What are Sexual Behaviours?
- Sexual Development
- Types of Sexual Behaviour
- When do Sexual Behaviours become Harmful?
- Perception of Abuse
- Rating Behaviours
- Risk Assessments
Sexual Abuse
- What is Sexual Abuse?
- Types of Sexual Abuse
- Signs of Sexual Abuse
- Preventing Sexual Abuse
- Building Relationships
- Consent
- Personal Boundaries
Disclosure
- What is Disclosure?
- The Procedure Following a Disclosure
- Reporting Abuse
Supporting Residents and Families
- Responding to the Needs of Residents
- Supporting Families and Communities
