Child-to-Parent Violence has been called 'the last taboo' - we have been working with the National Association of Therapeutic Parents to help Foster Carers and Adoptive Parents (and others) with this issue across the UK since 2017.
Foster Carers and Parents Physical Interventions Workshop. Our course Managing Violent Behaviour in the Home Context, for Foster Carers and Parents can be tailored to the needs of a specific child/family, however we cover key concepts from the Fostering Services Regulations related to the Children Act 1989 and the Human Rights Act 1998 so that those interacting with the child will be able to make the best possible decisions about the management of conflict and the use of (last-resort) protective interventions if they become necessary.
adoption, child to parent violence, deescalation, disengagement, distressed behaviour, fostering, personal safety, self-protection, training
Staff members from Aberdeenshire Council have praised the effectiveness and practical value of de-escalation training delivered by Dynamis, with participants highlighting the transformative impact on their professional practice. The comprehensive training session, which included managers, social workers, and care professionals from various departments, received outstanding feedback for its practical approach and relevance to real-world scenarios.
Read More
Knife crime has featured prominently in the news at the start of 2025. Three teenage boys were charged with the murders of Kelyan Bokassa (14) and Harvey Willgoose (15) in separate incidents in London and Sheffield. Axel Rudakabana was sentenced to 52 years in prison following his murderous knife attack at a Southport dance class
Read More