Safeguarding Children From Racial Trauma

Safeguarding Children from Racial Trauma is a specialised programme designed to support carers and professionals in understanding the profound impact of racial discrimination on children of colour. This course explores how children can experience trauma due to abuse or neglect based on their race, ethnicity, or skin colour. Participants will gain valuable insights into the emotional, psychological, and developmental effects of racial trauma and learn how to provide care and protection that fosters healing and resilience.

The programme equips carers with the tools to recognize and address racial trauma in children, offering practical strategies to safeguard them from the harmful effects of discrimination. By the end of the course, carers will have a deeper understanding of how to create a supportive environment where children feel safe, understood, and valued.

Course Content:

1. Lesson 1: The Tools
   This lesson provides practical tools and techniques to identify racial trauma in children and support them in overcoming its effects. Participants will explore how to intervene when they observe signs of racial trauma and how to build emotional safety for children in their care.
   Includes 2 Lessons (Free Preview Available).
2. Lesson 2: Meta Tags
   This lesson delves into the social and emotional tags that children often internalise due to racial trauma, and how carers can help dismantle these harmful perceptions. It covers strategies for affirming the identity and worth of children who have experienced racial abuse.
   Includes 2 Lessons (Free Preview Available).

Advanced Learning Opportunities:

• Advanced Safeguarding Techniques: Explore how to apply more sophisticated safeguarding strategies for children facing complex trauma due to race-based discrimination.
• Group Discussions and Case Studies: Learn through real-life examples and engage in discussions with other carers to share experiences and solutions.

Course Structure:

• 2 Sections
• 4 Lessons (including previews)
• Full programme fee: £TBC

To book this course, get in touch.