Description
Boys and young men affected by child criminal exploitation are at greater risk of being under-recognised within safeguarding systems, often seen as offenders before they are seen as victims. This course translates the central arguments of Dr Nicholas Marsh’s book into a practical, research-grounded programme for practitioners working directly with this group.
Across four highly interactive sessions, participants will move from the conceptual foundations of why boys are less likely to be effectively engaged within safeguarding frameworks, through the practice landscape of CSE and CCE and the intersectional risks boys face, to hands-on tools for participation-led and contextual practice, and finally to embedding change at a practice and policy level. Each session combines short input, case-based discussion, and structured reflective exercises, so that participants leave with tools they can use immediately as well as a stronger conceptual grounding.
Full details of course content available here.
Each session is supported by short reading drawn from Dr Nicholas Marsh’s book Safeguarding Boys and Young Men from Child Criminal Exploitation, a one-page practice tool or worksheet, and a brief reflective exercise. Access to reading materials is included for all participants in this course.
Facilitators
Dr Nicholas Marsh
Nicholas Marsh has over 20 years’ experience in child protection as a social worker and researcher. He holds a PhD in Social Work, with a thesis on child exploitation. He has spent much of the last ten years translating research into practice and policy, designing and delivering training and workshops for organisations across the UK, US and Australia, including policing, health and university settings. In 2022 he founded 10 AND 23, a research and consultancy organisation focused on developing inclusive responses to adolescent needs. He also works as a researcher for the University of East London and as an Academic Editor for Child Abuse Review.
Who should attend?
Anyone working with boys and/or young men who wants to safeguard them against child criminal exploitation.
Terms and conditions
This course consists of a series of four online sessions, during some of which participants will have cameras and microphones on. Missed sessions cannot be refunded.
All course cancellations will be subject to a £50 administration fee, if received in writing at least 28 days before the course start date. We regret that any cancellations beyond this period cannot be refunded, but substitute delegates are welcome at any time.
Event Details
Course dates 2027: 1-3.30pm, Wednesdays February 10th and 24th, March 10th and 24th 2027.
Phone: +44 (0)1273 434 943
Email: [email protected]
