Communicating with Children
This in-depth guide from the CSA Centre offers vital support for professionals working with children, with a specific focus on how to talk with children about child sexual abuse. It explores the common barriers that both children and adults may face when trying to communicate about such difficult topics and provides clear, practical strategies for building trust and creating a safe space for disclosure.
The guide also covers a range of effective questioning techniques and offers advice on tailoring communication to suit a child’s age, cultural background, and individual communication needs. Importantly, it also includes guidance on how to bring conversations to a close in a supportive way, how to record discussions appropriately, and where professionals can turn for support themselves.
At Secure Foundations Training Group, we offer a dedicated course that builds on this guidance, equipping staff with the skills and confidence to have these sensitive conversations safely and effectively.
