• Training for Professionals
• Preventative Training in Schools/Youth Settings

Training for Professionals

Since 2003 the BLAST project has delivered training to hundreds of professionals on the topic of the sexual exploitation of boys and young men. The training is constantly developed and updated and is very popular. Contact us or keep checking the website for up and coming dates.

Comments

“All very interesting! I kept my interest the whole day. Some of the personal input from the facilitator was the most interesting”
Mari Gibbons, Children’s Society Project Worker, Manchester

“I thought all of the session was good and very interesting. Thank you! A really good course”
Fiona Broadfoot, Project Worker, Bradford

“A very safe environment provided by the facilitator enabled the group to be open and to challenge”
Marilyn Haughton , Project Manager, Doncaster

“A very thought provoking day and a useful event for reflective practice” Adam Petch , Lead Personal Advisor, Wakefield

Not Just Our Daughters Training

Full Day

9.30am – 4.00pm

Overview

Aims and Objectives:

• To introduce the concept of sexual exploitation in relation to boys/young men.
• To provide a local perspective on the reasons and factors that contribute to boys and young men becoming involved in sexual exploitation
• To dispel some of the myths, assumptions and stereotypes associated with boys and young men involved in sexual exploitation.
• To look at barriers professionally, organisationally and personally that restricts boys from disclosing their involvement/exploitation.
• To identify good practice when working with this client group
• To provide information about specialist service provision

Learning Outcomes for professionals:

• Participants will be more confident with the concept of sexual exploitation in relation to boys and young men.
• Participants will be knowledgeable regarding the grooming process and the factors that contribute to the sexual exploitation of boys and young men.
• Participants will be more equipped to recognize sings of sexual exploitation and have an awareness of referral procedures
• Participants will gain a greater understanding of the BLAST Project, including how to refer and work in partnership with the project.

Cost:

£50 per person. Lunch is provided.

Setting:

• Date and venue are flexible and arranged individually for each training session. This training can be delivered in the Leeds or Bradford office and can also be delivered to your organisation at their office base. Contact us for further details.

Target:

• Front line workers, working with young people.
• Lecturers on youth and community, social work, nursing and other relevant courses
• Trainee professionals preparing to work with young people
• Those interested in the field of sexual exploitation

Topics covered:

• Defining Sexual Exploitation and its forms
• Who’s at Risk? Routes into Sexual Exploitation
• The Grooming Process
• CSE Matrix
• No Son of Mine DVD
• Who Grooms?
• Sex and the Law
• Intelligence Reporting
• Barriers to Disclose
• Dispelling the Myths
• About BLAST and taking action
• Questions, feedback, certificates, ending

Please note: times are subject to change.

Training in Schools and Youth Settings

Since 2003 the BLAST project has delivered preventative training to a wide variety of secondary and primary schools across the Leeds and Bradford area. The BLAST project works exclusively with boys and young men providing them with training which raises their awareness and equips them with safety strategies.

We highlight and cover some difficult subjects and concepts and it is often easier for both the boys attending the group/lesson and the school, if they are delivered by an outside organisation that specialises in these areas. We work in partnership with the school to ensure that we are delivering information in line with their curriculum and guidelines and that all the information is age appropriate.

We also offer courses and consultancy for school staff in order that they feel confident and supported when dealing with male sexual exploitation issues.

Although the bulk of the prevention work is delivered to secondary schools the BLAST Project also works in primary schools and delivers Protective Behaviours/Building Safe Relationships Training to year six pupils.

All training delivered is free.

Comments

“I now know what to look out for and how to keep my self safe from sexual exploitation”

“I learned what grooming is and how you can be groomed”

“I’m going to only talk to friends on Face book that I actually know”

“This doesn’t just happen to girls”

The above comments were given by year 9 boys as part of the feedback and evaluation process.

Please see below for the training on offer.

• Raising Awareness and Keeping Safe Briefing Session
• Raising Awareness and Keeping Safe 5 Week Program
• Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP) Session
• Building Safe Relationships/Protective Behaviours
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1. Raising Awareness and Keeping Safe Briefing Session

Aims and Objectives:

• To raise awareness of the sexual exploitation of boys and young men
• To encourage boys that it’s not just girls who can be vulnerable
• To equip boys and young men with strategies for avoiding sexual exploitation
• To provide a brief overview of sexual exploitation including routes into this lifestyle for boys and young men
• To dispel some of the myths and stereotypes associated with the sexual exploitation of boys and young men

Cost:

Free to schools across the Leeds and Bradford areas

Setting:

• Secondary Schools
• Youth Clubs and other Youth Settings
• Pupil Referral Units
• Children’s Homes and Residential Units
• Secure Centres
• Colleges

 Target:
Year 9 boys +  

Topics Covered:

• Stereotypes
• Grooming
• How to Stay Safe
• The No Son of Mine DVD and real life examples are also used

 2. Raising Awareness and Keeping Safe 5 Week Program

 Aims and Objectives:

• To raise awareness of the sexual exploitation of boys and young men
• To encourage boys that it’s not just girls who can be vulnerable
• To equip boys and young men with strategies for avoiding sexual exploitation
• To discuss risks and consequences associated with certain behaviour
• To dispel some of the myths and stereotypes associated with the sexual exploitation of boys and young men
• To enable boys and young men to recognise safe and unsafe situations
• To raise awareness of the importance of reporting and support networks

 Cost:

• Free to schools across the Leeds and Bradford areas

 Setting:

• Secondary Schools
• Youth Clubs and other Youth Settings
• Pupil Referral Units
• Children’s Homes and Residential Units
• Secure Centres
• Colleges

 Target:
Year 9 boys +

 Topics Covered:

• The difference between abuse and exploitation
• Stereotypes
• Routes into sexual exploitation
• Going missing
• Grooming
• Internet safety
• Friendships and staying safe
• Various DVDs, power points and real life examples are also used

 3. Child Exploitation Online Protection (CEOP) Session

Aims and Objectives:

• To increase awareness of the risks associated with the internet
• To explain how to have fun and stay in control whilst online
• To explain how to stay safe and report a problem online

 Cost:

Free to schools across the Leeds and Bradford areas

 Setting:

• Secondary Schools
• Primary Schools
• Youth Clubs and other Youth Settings
• Pupil Referral Units
• Children’s Homes and Residential Units
• Secure Centres
• Colleges

 Target:

Boys AND girls aged 11 +

 Topics Covered:

• How we use the internet
• Risks associated with the internet
• How to stay safe online
• How to report problems
• Various DVDs, power points and real life examples are also used

4. Building Safe Relationships/Protective Behaviours

Aims and Objectives:

• To enable children to recognise safe and unsafe situations
• To explore the relationship between feelings, thoughts and behaviour
• To enable children to explore and develop safety strategies and support networks
• To make children aware of the following key themes:

“Nothing is so awful or so little that we can’t talk about it with someone”

”We all have the right to feel safe all of the time.”

Cost:

• Free to schools across the Leeds and Bradford areas

 Setting:

• Secondary Schools
• Primary Schools
• Youth Clubs and other Youth Settings
• Pupil Referral Units
• Children’s Homes and Residential Units
• Secure Centres
• Colleges

 Target:

• Year 6 boys and girls in primary schools
• Year 7 boys and girls in secondary schools and other settings

 Topics Covered:

• Physical feelings and other feelings
• Our safe place
• Early warning signs
• Recognising feelings
• Personal networks
• What if scenarios