Protecting Children & Vulnerable Adults from Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief

Learning outcomes: Understand what abuse linked to faith or belief is 

Understand the context of abuse linked to faith or belief within harmful practices

Identify factors within various faith and belief systems that may make some of these harmful to children and adults 

Gain greater confidence to recognise the indicators of abuse linked to faith or belief 

Increase confidence in supporting those at risk of or who have undergone abuse linked to faith and belief 

Consider different ways to assess the religious/spiritual beliefs of families using quality assured tools from the NFGMC

Reflect on personal views about faith/belief and how this may impact case handling Learning from serious case reviews