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Adolescent To Parent Violence And Abuse

Level 2 Country: UK CPD MINUTES: 90

At your venue and virtual : price on request

If you have eight or more learners requiring this training, we recommend delivering it virtually or in person at a chosen venue. The online version is a practical option if bringing your team together at the same time is not feasible due to location or duty of care commitments.

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Description & Learning objectives

This course provides a clear and practical introduction to Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse. It explores what APVA is, why it happens, how it affects families and professionals, and how to respond safely and confidently. You will build foundational knowledge, strengthen your understanding of behaviour as communication, and develop step-by-step strategies to support both young people and caregivers. The course combines theory, real-world examples, reflective practice, and evidence-informed guidance to help you apply learning directly within your role.

The main learning objectives of the course are as follows:

  • Understand what Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse is and how it presents in practice.

  • Recognise common risk factors, triggers, and early warning signs associated with APVA.

  • Identify the impact of APVA on caregivers, young people, and professional systems.
  • Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches when responding to incidents.
  • Respond to APVA using safe, consistent, and proportionate strategies that protect relationships as well as safety.

This course is CPD accredited and is specifically for anyone working within Children Services. It is also tailored to where you live in the UK, adhering to each country’s own individual regulators - namely: Ofsted, The Care Inspectorate (Wales), The Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (Northern Ireland).

If you have 5 or more learners who require this training, you might like to consider our face-to-face option instead. 

Because each of our courses is created by a specialist within this sector, we have the expertise to tailor any course to your specific needs. You can even arrange for your own documentation policies or procedures to be included in your Learning Management System.

To discuss these options before making your booking - or to ask any other questions - please just get in touch via our live chat.

This course is intended for personal development only and does not provide a regulated qualification.

What to expect and the benefits!

Some subjects have less or more modules and are subject to change

At Your Venue

At Your Venue

  • Delivered at a venue of your choice
  • Tailor your session with the expert
  • Handout included
  • Certificated
  • Accredited**
  • You pick the dates & times
  • Free cancellations*
  • Discount if you use our E-Learning
Online

Online

  • Created by leading subject matter experts
  • Engaging & interactive
  • Standards & regulations
  • CPD accredited
  • Digital handbook included
  • Certificated
  • Reports & Analytics
  • Free technical support
Virtual

Virtual

  • Delivered over the internet via Zoom
  • Tailor your session with the expert
  • Digital handouts
  • Certificated
  • Accredited**
  • You pick the dates & times
  • Free cancellations*
  • Discount if you use our E-Learning
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