Half-day course
Child and adolescent to parent violence and abuse (CAPVA) is the most hidden, misunderstood and stigmatised form of family violence. It’s a pattern of aggressive, abusive and violent acts carried out over a prolonged period of time by children, to their parents.
Front line practitioners report that while CAPVA continues to be underreported, it is rapidly being recognised as a widespread form of domestic abuse impacting families.
Course aims
- Give an overview of CAPVA
- Equip delegates to recognise the signs and symptoms of CAPVA
- Explore definitions, acronyms and myth busting
- Consider the impact on young people and adults
- Explore the wider risk factors.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand prevalence of CAPVA
- Recognise the emotions and behaviours around CAPVA
- Understand the impact
- Identify links to other forms of abuse
- Understand reporting and disclosure issues
- Know where to find resources and support.
“In the course of my work I do come into contact with issues of child/adolescent to adult abuse. It is very helpful to have this learning. As a service we are aware of this growing need for support so will be setting up a working group to hopefully move forward in this area.”
