Date: 21 AUGUST  2026

Time: 12H00- 13H00 (SAST)  LUNCH AND LEARN 

CPD: accredited with SAMA : 1 CPD point 

SACE ACCREDITATION APPLIED FOR

FEE: R80 excl VAT

TITLE: How Grooming Really Works:  Evidence-informed insights to strengthen recognition and response

ABOUT THE TALK: This course explores how grooming operates in real-world contexts, drawing on research to challenge common myths and assumptions. Participants will examine patterns of behaviour, power, and influence, and how these can be recognised across different settings. The training highlights why grooming is often missed, misunderstood, or minimised, and what this means for professional judgement. Through practical examples, participants will consider how to respond appropriately and avoid common pitfalls. By the end, participants will feel more confident in identifying grooming behaviours and applying evidence-informed thinking to their safeguarding practice.

PRESENTER: Erin Faure (Social Worker)

An experienced social worker and safeguarding specialist with nearly 20 years in child protection. She has worked in statutory Child Protection in the UK, partnering with schools, health services, police and NGOs. Erin has led crisis teams and managed complex safeguarding cases across diverse communities. Since returning to South Africa in 2023, Erin works with schools and organisations nationwide. Her focus is trauma-informed, practical safeguarding that protects children in real, everyday settings.