Engaging men in Assessments and Interviews

Thursday 17 September 2015
09:30 to 16:30

VENUE CONFIRMED ON APPLICATION

This training is for all practitioners who are directly involved with families, undertaking assessments where there may be the presence of a male figure; father, step-father, partner.

What is the aim of the training?
Engaging men is often one of the most challenging issues practitioners face when undertaking assessments. Research has consistently shown that all to often fathers and other men in families are absence in the assessment process. This one day course seeks to explore our expectations of men and fathering and to consider how we can engage men more effectively in our work.
What will the outcome of the training be?
Explore the role of fathers/partners in the families they work with
Discuss the issues that arise when we attempt to engage men in work with families
Considered the messages from research in this area of practice
Explore strategies and ways of working that can help practitioners engage with men more effectively
How can practitioners apply for the training?
Use the contact details below.

Contact safeguardingchildrentraining@croydon.gov.uk
Cost Free