Engaging with Men
Safeguarding Week 2025
Outline
With inputs from the Rosalie Ryrie Foundation, Family Nurse Partnership 0-19 Service, Wakefield Parent and Infant Relationship (PAIR) Team and the Dad Matters project from Wakefield Homestart.
This full day session will explore:
- Barriers, biases and principles of good practice when working with men, including those that pose a risk.
- Beliefs and understanding from men
- The impact and long-term effects of childhood trauma and behaviours (Meet Charlie)
- Motivational interviewing
Audience
This session is aimed at colleagues from Wakefield District only, who work directly with children and families with a specific focus on engaging with men and male carers.
Due to this session being included and promoted within West Yorkshire Safeguarding Week, if you are not a Wakefield colleague and are interested in this course, please email wscpevents@wakefield.gov.uk and we will add you to a waiting list.
Booking Information
Limited places available!
- Wednesday 25th June 2025, arrival from 9am for a prompt start at 9:30am – 4pm – Face-to-Face at Pontefract Suite, Wakefield One, WF1 2EB
Further Information
For any queries on this session or help with booking please email wscpevents@wakefield.gov.uk
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Bookable dates for this session are below.
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