Commissioned research
Evaluating a harmful sexual behaviour education program in a residential care setting
- Children & young people
- Education
- Harmful sexual behaviours
- Out-of-home care
- Workforce
Project Length
12 months
12 months
Project Budget
(funded by National Centre)
$35,000
(funded by National Centre)
$35,000
Funding Stream
Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement
Project Lead
Melinda Clarke, Life Without Barriers
Project Team
Cathy Webb, Life Without Barriers
Marina Dickson, Life Without Barriers
James Dalesio, Life Without Barriers
Background and Aim
This project aims to evaluate the outcomes of Life Without Barriers’ Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviour education program in a residential care setting. The program’s goals are to increase understanding of, and capacity to identify and respond appropriately to, harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people in out-of-home-care.
Methods
The project will explore the effectiveness of the training program at impacting staff knowledge and behaviour. With the support of our academic partner, we will design a methodology drawing on survey, interviews, and examination of records, involving the participation of over 120 direct support staff in residential care teams, in six locations across Australia.
Significance
Young people in residential care are at higher risk of engaging in, and being impacted by, harmful sexual behaviour than the broader population. The capability of individuals and organisations to prevent and respond appropriately to harmful sexual behaviour is crucial to preventing and mitigating further trauma to children and young people in residential care.
Related posts:
- Children & young people ,
- Education ,
- Harmful sexual behaviours ,
- Out-of-home care ,
- Workforce
