Drug Awareness for Professionals working with vulnerable young people.
Aim: To provide a basic knowledge of the most commonly used and misused drugs, their effects including signs and symptoms, street names and legal status, along with the impact of drug misusing parents on children.
By the end of the sessions, delegates will be familiar with:
- The most commonly used/misused drugs, including their street names, legal status and prices.
- What makes a young person more vulnerable to drug misuse and the protective factors that build resilience for young people.
- How our attitudes can become barriers towards working with young people who use drugs.
- The physical and psychological risks associated with using/misusing drugs and alcohol.
- The impact of drug/alcohol misusing parents on children.
- Treatment options and help lines available.
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Ensures that your professional carers feel that they are valued.
Ensures that your professional carers have the knowledge and skills to approach drug and alcohol issues with young people.
Ensures that you are able to comply with recent legislation.
Includes practical exercises to ensure enjoyment and expertise. Includes evaluation report.
Includes certification of participants on the course
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A specially constructed tailor-made package already taken on-board by the National Children’s Home.
The package includes training,
co-ordination, consultation and certification for delegates participating in training.
Ensure your foster carers are confident, capable and valued.
Price: £800 per training session, for up to 30 delegates.
Discounts available for group bookings.
Matt Algar Managing Director
Jackpot Training Ltd
Mobile: 07855471726
mailto:info@jackpottraining.co.uk
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