Substance Misuse & Hidden Harm

Designed to increase practitioner’s confidence and ability to better safeguard children where parental substance misuse is a factor

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Contribute to the safeguarding of children and young people living in homes where a parent is misusing substances
  • Describe the effects substance misuse has on parenting capacity
  • Understand the short and long term effects of parental substance misuse on children
  • Have a better understanding of the issues that substance misusing parents face and how to engage with them effectively
  • Have an awareness of the referral pathways to specialist services and current treatment options available to children and parents

If you wish to apply for a place on a course or event please complete our online application form.