This instance of eLearning is brought to you by the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice (CYCJ) and Carevisions to raise awareness about the unnecessary criminalisation of children in care. It introduces the prevalence and impact of how everyday behaviours that would typically be handled within a family setting can sometimes escalate into police involvement when they occur in care environments. Learners are encouraged to consider how their responses can assist in supporting a child's stability and well-being to reduce stigma, trauma and harmful justice contact. This module is ideal for those who have contact with children whilst they are displaying distressed behaviours as well as those who have responsibility for policy and practice decisions and ultimately endeavor to promote a culture of understanding, care and proportionate decision making. By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Recall key information about the importance of reducing the criminalisation of children in care.
• Identify common experiences of children in care and the impact these can have on their development and behaviour.
• Identify some of the system factors that can lead to the unnecessary criminalisation of children in care.
• Identify strategies that can be helpful when children and young people are displaying distressed behaviours.
• Understand the importance of self care, organisational responsibilities to staff, and how distressed behaviours can impact upon the workforce.
• Differentiate the different roles and responsibilities of those working with children in care.
• Recall key elements from the relevant protocols.
• Identify wider system factors that can reduce the unnecessary criminalisation of children.

This fully online course can be undertaken at the flexible pace of the learner when suitable, taking approximately 4 hours.

This e-learning is suitable for those who respond to the needs of children currently in, or on the cusp of being involved in conflict with the law.

Contact Joanne Lee or Marianiki Vlachou at cycj@strath.ac.uk for further information regarding this course.