Post-abuse Training for Staff Working with Adults at Risk

This highly participative resource is designed to inform multidisciplinary staff about the important work that should be carried out after an investigation into abuse is completed. Key features: Based on a sound model of good practice; written by experts; interactive and engaging About the resource: This three-day training course uses 12 case studies to examine issues of vulnerability, risk and planning safeguards by giving equal focus to the victim, the perpetrator and the service. Participants will assess the nature of interventions required for the victim, perpetrator and the service system; separate out issues of risk; examine the organisational and individual factors that predispose an individual or service to abusive behaviour; use the law appropriately to deliver safeguards and sanctions; locate and brief services to provide support and treatment to those affected by abuse; learn about working with the criminal justice system, regulators and enforcement agencies to ensure robust safeguards are in place.Contents include: * Joining information * PowerPoint presentations * Case studies * Legal quizzes * Ranking exercises * Template plans This pack contains: Printed material including PowerPoint slides with trainer notes, letter templates, case studies, template plans, and ranking exercises on card. There is also a CD-rom containing copies of all the resources and the PowerPoint presentations. Some materials are on different coloured paper so that trainers can easily distinguish between the resources required for each of the three days. Vital information for: Multidisciplinary staff working with adults who are at risk, including social workers and managers, police, and housing officers